Melissa Singh
Avondale,Auckland
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Beststart Te Atatu Peninsula
Te Atatu North, Auckland
11.2019 - Current
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Cultivated relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
Cleaner
Jims Cleaning
East Auckland, Auckland
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Forecasted stock needs to reduce excess spending while maintaining effective product mix to meet customer demand.
- Planned logistical operations for safe transportation, storage and sale of goods.
- Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
- Restocked, refreshed and sanitised bathroom facilities.
- Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and toxic materials.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Kept cleaning equipment to optimal standards to reduce cleaning inefficiencies.
- Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
- Monitored cleaning supplies and ordered more when necessary.
- Dusted countertops, ceilings and furniture for pristine environment.
- Spot cleaned and sanitised high-touch areas.
- Made beds and changed sheets and pillow cases to hotel standards.
- Deep cleaned carpets using industrial steam cleaner.
- Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
- Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
- Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
- Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
- Washed kitchen napkins, floor rugs and dusters.
Sous Chef
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
Half Moon Bay, Auckland
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Helped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
- Utilised excess stock by developing recipe adaptations and special menu items.
- Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to comply with hygiene protocols.
- Estimated cooking time to provide timely deliveries to customers.
Short order cook
The Coffee Club
Sylvia Park, Mt Wellington, Auckland
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Operated storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
- Received and unloaded new inventory for storage in stores.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
Education
Food Safety in Early Education Certificate - Food Safety
Academy
Auckland 01/2020 - 01/2020
Diploma in Culinary Practice - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, Auckland 02/2007 - 11/2007
Certificate in Culinary Practice Level 4 - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, Auckland 07/2006 - 11/2006
Certificate in Culinary Practice Level 3 - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, Auckland 02/2006 - 06/2006
Skills
- Portion control
- Ingredient management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen delivery inspections
- Meal preparation
- Incident reporting
- Catering experience
- Clean-as-you-go approach
- Food spoilage prevention
- Temperature monitoring
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Dietary needs awareness
- Advanced knife handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Cook
Beststart Te Atatu Peninsula
11.2019 - Current
Cleaner
Jims Cleaning
06.2015 - 12.2018
Sous Chef
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
04.2011 - 01.2014
Short order cook
The Coffee Club
01.2008 - 10.2010
Food Safety in Early Education Certificate - Food Safety
Academy
01/2020 - 01/2020
Diploma in Culinary Practice - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
02/2007 - 11/2007
Certificate in Culinary Practice Level 4 - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
07/2006 - 11/2006
Certificate in Culinary Practice Level 3 - Cookery
Manukau Institute of Technology
02/2006 - 06/2006
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