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Jessica Rust

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and reliable professional. That takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. I maintain focus and have a positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Baker

La Luna
02.2023 - Current
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Coordinate with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Sous Chef /Baker

Passengers And Co
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.


Achievements:

I ran a dessert night in which I created a 5 course degustation for 50 people.


Cafe Chef

Majestic Tea Bar
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Bakery Assistant

Divine Cakes And Desserts
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
  • Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
  • Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
  • Developed recipes, implemented standardization processes and applied adjustments based on kitchen climate for new and current menu items.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.

Education

Diploma - Cookery(Advanced) (Level 5) With Patisserie Strand

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
2016

Certificate - Cookery Level 4

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
2015

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • - Being in a fast paced kitchen environment you have to be able to communicate clearly and have a clear understanding of dockets coming through

  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • - Remaining Calm under pressure is key to being able to work not just in a kitchen but helps in day to day life it ensures that I perform my job well no matter what the circumstances are

  • Customer Service
  • - I am a very Caring, understanding person who strives to make people happy and heard to solve an issue Working in a cafe environment you have to ensure that the customer is happy and build a strong relationship with them so they will keep coming back

  • Professional Relationships
  • - I am someone who strives not just working by myself but within a team to complete a common goal to a high standard I am always down to work hard but also have a little fun at the sometimes to build good relationships

Timeline

Chef/Baker

La Luna
02.2023 - Current

Sous Chef /Baker

Passengers And Co
02.2021 - 02.2023

Cafe Chef

Majestic Tea Bar
02.2019 - 02.2021

Bakery Assistant

Divine Cakes And Desserts
08.2017 - 09.2017

Diploma - Cookery(Advanced) (Level 5) With Patisserie Strand

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Certificate - Cookery Level 4

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Jessica Rust