Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Chef
Mojo
Te Aro, Wellington
11.2023 - Current
Prepared and cooked food items to customer satisfaction in a timely manner.
Created recipes for new dishes while considering customer preferences, dietary restrictions, cost effectiveness.
Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Chef De Partie
Leroy's bar and eatery
Wellington, Wellington
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Chef De Partie
Loretta
Wellington , Wellington
05.2022 - 08.2022
Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
Removed expired food and beverages from kitchen and stockroom and coordinated proper disposal.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Chef De Partie
Stellar Bar N Restaurant
Whanganui, Whanganui
10.2020 - 10.2021
Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.