Daniel Sherriff
Invercargill
Summary
I have always loved cooking, and making food for others. I have some experience working in kitchens, but i am looking for more education in this field. I am top in my hospitality class. I have won multiply competitions and have participated in the dinner for Scott and intend to go again this year.
references
- Bev Small (past employer @ Invercargill club
021 129 0898
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fry Cook
Craftys
02.2023 - Current
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Tested temperatures of food at specified intervals by using food thermometers.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
Bar Hand
Invercargill Club
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Education
No Degree - Cookery
Central Southland College
Winton, NZ11.2024
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Food presentation
- Food Safety Compliance
- Proper food handling
Timeline
Fry Cook
Craftys
02.2023 - Current
Bar Hand
Invercargill Club
02.2023 - 07.2024
No Degree - Cookery
Central Southland College
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