Jorja hodgson
Ilam,CAN
Summary
I'm a dynamic Chef having both bakery and cookery knowledge, with experience at The Craft Embassy. I am skilled in food preparation and kitchen organization. Ive proven my ability to continuously grow and perfect my culinary skills and maintain high standards of sanitation. A pro at multitasking and collaborating with a lively team to ensure quality in the workplace and in the food we produce, consistently achieving a amazing standard of product output while under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commis Chef
The Craft Embassy
Christchurch, CAN
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared ingredients and assisted in meal preparation under chef supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Supported team in plating and presenting dishes for service.
- Adhered to food safety standards and regulations during food handling.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and slicers, safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
- Learned new cooking techniques and recipes to enhance culinary skills.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnside HighSchool
Bakery Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand11.2025
Cookery Level 3
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand11.2024
Skills
Food preparation
Kitchen organization
Sanitation practices
Inventory management
Meal plating
Cooking techniques
Time management
Multitasking abilities
Mise en place
Team collaboration
Safety protocols
Quality control
Customer service support
Communication skills
Work under pressure
Basic cooking methods
Knife skills
Poultry cooking
Bulk food preparation
Salad making
Pastry skills
Dessert making
Certification
Level 3 Barista
Timeline
Commis Chef
The Craft Embassy
02.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Burnside HighSchool
Bakery Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Cookery Level 3
Ara Institute of Canterbury