Bree Bastiaansen
Gore ,Gore
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and motivational team leadership, I significantly enhanced team productivity and culinary standards at MLT. Skilled in cooking and baking techniques, I excel in optimizing workflows and maintaining high sanitation practices. My proactive approach in ordering supplies and managing kitchen operations ensures top-notch service and culinary excellence. Motivated and hardworking Junior Sous Chef. Proficient in cleaning, sanitizing, and food handling procedures, as well as customer service strategies and health code requirements. Expert verbal communication skills with an authoritative style to take over any station in the kitchen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
MLT
Southland, Mataura
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Evaluated performance levels of team members providing feedback where needed.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
- Trained and supervised junior cooks in proper culinary techniques.
Calf Rearer
SNS Dairies LTD
Southland , Hedgehope
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Scheduled regular veterinary visits for preventive care of calves.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Conducted general maintenance activities such as cleaning pens, stalls, fences.
- Fed, watered, groomed, and exercised calves regularly according to specific guidelines.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment used for calf rearing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during handling of animals.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
Relief Milker
Matt Guthrie
Waitaki District, Five Forks
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored treatment records to separate milk from treated and untreated cows with accuracy.
- Responded quickly to any animal health issues or concerns that arose on the farm.
- Repaired damaged fences and gates when necessary.
- Assisted with calving duties as needed, such as providing medical care or assistance in birthing calves.
- Inspected equipment, prepared cows for milking and followed detailed pre-milking recommendations for each cow daily.
- Performed daily milking routines, including prepping cows and cleaning the milking parlour.
- Inspected cow udders prior to milking to detect any abnormalities or signs of infection.
- Ensured animals were healthy and safe during milking operations.
- Identified sick animals early so that appropriate treatment could be provided promptly.
Triflor Nz
Triflor
Southland, Edendale
11.2016 - 02.2021
- de-budding
- de-rotting
Calf Rearer
jo & dug
Southland, Mataura
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Scheduled regular veterinary visits for preventive care of calves.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Conducted general maintenance activities such as cleaning pens, stalls, fences.
- Fed, watered, groomed, and exercised calves regularly according to specific guidelines.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment used for calf rearing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during handling of animals.
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques for caring for young cattle.
Education
food health and safety - Hospitality
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ11-2024
First Line Management - Hospitality
Open Polytechnic
Distance Learning09-2024
Liquor Licence - Hospitality
Southern Institute of Technology
Gore, NZ07-2024
NCEA Level 2
Aurora College
Invercargill, NZ09-2020
NCEA Level 1 -
Menzies College
Wyndham, NZ12-2019
Skills
- Knife skills
- Foodservice
- Frying techniques
- Work under pressure
- Workflow optimization
- Cooking techniques
- Baking techniques
- Ordering supplies
- Sanitation practices
- Special dietary requirements
- Kitchen leadership
- Ordering and receiving procedures
- Kitchen management
- Maintaining consistency
- Motivational team management
Affiliations
- Cooking and Baking
Timeline
Calf Rearer
SNS Dairies LTD
07.2024 - 09.2024
Junior Sous Chef
MLT
02.2024 - Current
Relief Milker
Matt Guthrie
10.2021 - 01.2023
Calf Rearer
jo & dug
07.2020 - 10.2020
Triflor Nz
Triflor
11.2016 - 02.2021
food health and safety - Hospitality
Southern Institute of Technology
First Line Management - Hospitality
Open Polytechnic
Liquor Licence - Hospitality
Southern Institute of Technology
NCEA Level 2
Aurora College
NCEA Level 1 -
Menzies College
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