Teegan Richards
Tinana,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Station Cook, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Expert in culinary techniques and food safety practices, demonstrated through exceptional menu planning and waste minimization. Skilled in both recipe development and fostering a teamwork-driven environment, ensuring a 20% increase in kitchen productivity. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Cook
MDH
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Station Cook
Western Grazing
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Apprentice Chef
Alowishus Delicious
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE Queensland
RSG
Clear To Work
Online12.2023
RSA
Clear To Work
Online01.2023
Cert II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE Qld
Bundamba, QLD10.2019
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Sauce preparation
- Food safety practices
- Grilling Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation Procedures
- Knife Skills
- Culinary expertise
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Waste Minimization
- Batch Cooking
- Food safety knowledge
- Quality Assurance
Additional Information
I have my Blue card as well and working on getting my first aid and CPR
Timeline
Station Cook
MDH
02.2024 - 08.2024
Station Cook
Western Grazing
04.2023 - 11.2023
Apprentice Chef
Alowishus Delicious
10.2021 - 12.2022
RSG
Clear To Work
RSA
Clear To Work
Cert II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE Qld
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE Queensland