Anthony Ritchie
Chc,Hillmorton
Summary
Enthusiastic kitchen/cook worker with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Glenorchy Hotel
Tim Brownie
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
Head Cook
Dine Hard
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Cook
Crown Hotel
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Kitchenhand
Annies Restaurant
04.2008 - 02.2011
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Education
School Cert - School Cert
Rangitoto College
Auckland, NZSkills
- Food Item Purchasing
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Order Accuracy
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Order Delivery Practices
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Preparation Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Waste Reduction
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Glenorchy Hotel
Tim Brownie
11.2021 - 06.2022
Head Cook
Dine Hard
01.2018 - 10.2021
Cook
Crown Hotel
01.2013 - 08.2018
Kitchenhand
Annies Restaurant
04.2008 - 02.2011
School Cert - School Cert
Rangitoto College
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