Liju Jose
Hillsborough,Mount Roskill
Summary
Motivated Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker/chef
Murry Halberg Retirement Village
Hillsborough, Lynfield
2024.04 - Current
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
Sous Chef
The Porch Kitchen And Bar
Waihi Beach, Waihi
2021.11 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef De Partie
the dept cafe
Taranaki, Newplymouth
2020.01 - 2021.11
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
Commis Chef
The Devon Hotel
Newplymouth
2019.07 - 2020.01
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment needed for daily tasks.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Quality Assessments
Certification
- DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 5 AND ALSO COMPLETED LEVEL 3,4 AND 5 IN CITY & GUILDS UK CERTIFICATION .
- CITY AND GUILDS 3 IN PASTY AND BAKERY CITY GUILDS 4 IN HOT KITCHEN.
- CITY AND GUILDS 5 IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY, STAFF
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Baker/chef
Murry Halberg Retirement Village
2024.04 - Current
Sous Chef
The Porch Kitchen And Bar
2021.11 - Current
Chef De Partie
the dept cafe
2020.01 - 2021.11
Commis Chef
The Devon Hotel
2019.07 - 2020.01