Demetry Timu
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Accomplished kitchen hand at Peak House with expertise in food safety and inventory management. Demonstrated strong team collaboration and communication skills, ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Successfully trained new staff, enhancing productivity by 20%. Proficient in knife skills and maintaining hygiene standards, contributing to a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Motivated Kitchen Hand consistently lifts heavy loads, stands for long periods and handles various cleaning tasks. Valuable and committed individual with strong understanding of food safety measures. Dependable, on-time and dedicated to good performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Peak House
Havelock North, Hastings
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Operated dishwashing machines and ensured proper sanitation practices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients in designated storage areas.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment needs.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
- Monitored food temperature during storage and preparation to adhere to food safety standards.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to items when needed.
Education
Hastings Boys Highschool
Akina, HastingsSkills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Trash removal
- Salad preparation
- Food storage
- Health code compliance
- Knife skills
- Stock rotation
- Equipment cleaning
- Recipe following
- Pantry restocking
- Temperature monitoring
- Food presentation
- Hygiene standards
- Stock management
- Meal preparation support
- Cooking
- Verbal and written communication
- Utensil sanitizing
- Positive attitude
- Waste management and recycling
- Dish stacking efficiency
- Portion control
- Food preparation
- Dishwashing expertise
- Chopping vegetables
- Dedicated work ethic
- Supply restocking
- Basic recordkeeping
- Food plating and garnishment
- Heavy lifting
- Dishwashing
- Fire prevention and safety
- Trash removal and recycling
- Food portioning
- Cooking techniques
- Baking assistance
- Kitchen organization
- Equipment organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Peak House
03.2025 - Current
Hastings Boys Highschool