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Joseph Kapeli

New Plymouth,Taranaki

Summary

I am Junior Sous Chef at Shining Peak Brewery, adept in workflow optimization and kitchen leadership, significantly enhancing team efficiency and food presentation. Skilled in handling food and meeting special dietary requirements, I excel in guiding chefs and, ensuring top-notch service and safety standards. Work with a great attitude , a strong mindset and a keenness to learn new things. I want to learn new cuisine and master the cooking techniques of any sort

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Sous Chef

Shining Peak Brewery
New Plymouth, Taranaki
01.2022 - Current
  • Organized and maintained the daily mise en plus for all stations.
  • Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from local suppliers
  • Trained and supervised chefs in training to properly use safe techniques and correct standards in the kitchen
  • Properly managed food temperatures and correct storage, preparation to meet safety standards.
  • Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.

Temp Worker

Hospital
New Plymouth, Taranaki
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Packaged kids free lunches at the hospital
  • Moved heavy boxes of food to the designated storage chiller

Kitchen Hand

Nice Hotel
Taranaki, New Plymouth
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • 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.
  • Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.

Meat Process Worker

ANZCO FOODS
Taranaki, Eltham
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted other team members with packaging activities
  • Stored all finished goods in designated areas according to safety guidelines
  • Helped with daily cleaning of the site to ensure proper hygienic practices

Education

Stratford High School
Stratford, NZ

Cookery Level 2

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
New Plymouth, NZ

Cookery Level 3

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
New Plymouth, NZ

Skills

  • Ordering supplies
  • Waste reduction
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Cook guidance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food presentation
  • Positive and professional

Timeline

Junior Sous Chef

Shining Peak Brewery
01.2022 - Current

Temp Worker

Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021

Kitchen Hand

Nice Hotel
06.2020 - 02.2021

Meat Process Worker

ANZCO FOODS
01.2019 - 11.2019

Stratford High School

Cookery Level 2

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki

Cookery Level 3

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
Joseph Kapeli