Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
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Caitlyn Burrell

Kamo,Whangarei

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Mainfreight
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and stocktaking.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.

Cook/Cafe Assistant/Caterer

Whangarei hospital
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Check Out Supervisor

The Warehouse
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with inventory control processes including tracking stock levels.
  • Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Counted and balanced registers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Girls High School
Whangarei
12-2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Food preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Sanitation practices
  • Time management
  • Food safety
  • Quality control
  • Recipe development
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving

References

  • Lucille Seifert, Manager at Hospital kitchen, 027 272 9513
  • John Sharpe, Overall manager at Hospital kitchen, +64 27 551 5509

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Level 3 Hospitality Certificates

Timeline

Chef

Mainfreight
04.2023 - 04.2025

Check Out Supervisor

The Warehouse
01.2021 - 01.2023

Cook/Cafe Assistant/Caterer

Whangarei hospital
01.2018 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Girls High School
Caitlyn Burrell