Josh Ryan
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Energetic and motivated 19 year old who has been working in Hospitality for a little over to 4 years now and been a chef for about 2 years. I am honest, trustworthy and hard working and always looking for an opportunity to learn new skills and find where my passion is. If you hire me you will encounter someone with attention to detail and excellent organisational skills who enjoys been part of a team to provide friendly service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Chef Art
Wellington, WGN
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers..
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Commis Chef
Qt Hotel
Wellington, WGN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Kitchen Hand
Qt Hotel
Wellington, WGN
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximise productivity and safety.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Commis Chef
Takina Events
Wellington
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Did services for large groups some over 2000 people
Commis Chef/breakfast Chef
Travelodge Wellington
Wellington, WGN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to develop innovative breakfast menu items that attracted new clientele.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Hospitality - Hospitality
Wellington High School And Com Ed Centre
Wellington, WGN03.2023
University Entrance -
Wellington High School And Com Ed Centre
Wellington, WGN03.2023
Skills
● Collaboration
● Responsible
● Conflict resolution
● Critical thinking
● Written Communication
● Cultural awareness
● Excellent work ethic
● Computer proficiency
● Organization and Time management
● Heavy Lifting
● Relationship Building
● Team Support and Collaboration
● Multitasking and Prioritizing
● Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Commis Chef/breakfast Chef
Travelodge Wellington
06.2024 - 08.2024
Commis Chef
Takina Events
09.2023 - 06.2024
Commis Chef
Chef Art
07.2023 - 09.2023
Commis Chef
Qt Hotel
01.2023 - 07.2023
Kitchen Hand
Qt Hotel
06.2021 - 01.2023
Hospitality - Hospitality
Wellington High School And Com Ed Centre
University Entrance -
Wellington High School And Com Ed Centre