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Tina Walker

Australia

Summary

As an individual with extensive hospitality experience I am seeking employment to further expand my abilities. With an entire career in the service industry, I can offer my employer my optimistic personality, hard working mentality. I am an energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. I work very well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Cook

Botanicafe
03.2019 - 06.2023
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
  • Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes
  • Created and implemented an action plan to address cost control issues
  • Maintained stockroom and warehouse
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes, cookies and special occasion trays
  • Supervised, trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation
  • Adhered to safe work practices

Tuckshop Convenor

Moorooka State School
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines
  • Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at the cash register
  • Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events
  • Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures
  • Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers
  • Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors

Assistant Cafe Manager

Hedge Espresso
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times
  • Baked consistent quality items
  • Cakes, muffins and desserts
  • Collaborated with Café owner in the production or modification of menus and selections
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals
  • Labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
  • Stock control and Ordering

Kitchen Manager

Collectors Cafe At Queensland Museum
03.2009 - 08.2016
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
  • Hired and managed all kitchen staff
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
  • Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes
  • Created and implemented an action plan to address cost control issues
  • Maintained stockroom and warehouse
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes, cookies and special occasion trays
  • Supervised, trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation
  • Adhered to safe work practices

Cafeteria Manager

Heritage Catering
01.2001 - 04.2009
  • Planned the menus for the upcoming month, determining the proper supplies and food that would be required
  • Answered telephones and completed financial transactions for other team members
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
  • Baked and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, sweet rolls and coffee cakes
  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare daily hot & cold meals
  • Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Meal scheduling
  • Special events
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Operations Management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Budgeting
  • Food and kitchen safety

References

  • Ammie Argus, General Manager, Wine & Dine'm Catering, 0400 366 062
  • Jackie Preston, Assistant Venue Manager, Qld Museum Cafe, 0402 224 265
  • Karinna Lucey, (Former Chef Operations Manager), Heritage Catering, 0419 603 892

Training

  • Hospitality Certificate
  • Cookery Trade
  • Food Safety Supervisor
  • Healthy & Safety
  • Chemical Training
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Current Blue Card Holder

Timeline

Chef/Cook

Botanicafe
03.2019 - 06.2023

Tuckshop Convenor

Moorooka State School
06.2017 - 10.2018

Assistant Cafe Manager

Hedge Espresso
08.2016 - 05.2017

Kitchen Manager

Collectors Cafe At Queensland Museum
03.2009 - 08.2016

Cafeteria Manager

Heritage Catering
01.2001 - 04.2009

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