Overview
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Education
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Matthew Jarrett

Khandallah,WGN

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Caterer

Cake in the Box
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.

Chef De Partie

Ditto
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

Commis Chef

Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent..
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.

Checkout Supervisor

New World Kerikeri
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in recruitment and training of key talents to address department needs.
  • Collaborated with managers and human resources in building talented teams dedicated to customer satisfaction.
  • Checked workers and recorded performance for presentation to shift leaders.
  • Supervised multi-cultural teams of 30 members, enforcing compliance with operational policies and procedures.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.

Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

Northfreeze
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams.
  • Repaired HVAC and refrigeration systems.
  • Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
  • Selected correct motors, thermostats, and other components to replace defective parts.
  • Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
  • Repaired and adjusted valves, fittings and connections.
  • Tested and repaired condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, steam, and gas turbines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri, NZ
07.2018

Skills

  • Waste Reduction
  • Allergy awareness
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food Preparation
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Workplace Safety
  • Sales Promotion
  • Store operations
  • Task Delegation
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Hygiene practices

Timeline

Assistant Caterer

Cake in the Box
05.2024 - 07.2024

Chef De Partie

Ditto
01.2024 - 04.2024

Commis Chef

Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
05.2022 - 01.2024

Checkout Supervisor

New World Kerikeri
03.2021 - 01.2022

Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

Northfreeze
03.2019 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Kerikeri High School
Matthew Jarrett