Momoko Shimosawa
Dunedin,Otago
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience as a Kitchen hand and Pastry Helper, enhancing kitchen efficiency and quality through effective multitasking. Skilled in food and pastry preparation and recipe development, I thrive in collaborative environments, consistently delivering innovative flavor combinations and stunning food presentations while adhering to strict sanitation practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Helper
The Marcus Square Kobe
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Increased kitchen efficiency by multitasking between multiple projects during peak hours without sacrificing quality control.
- Maintained product freshness by properly labeling items with dates and rotating stock as needed.
- Enhanced pastry quality by consistently following recipes and maintaining proper baking techniques.
- Assisted in creating new pastry recipes, contributing ideas for flavor combinations and presentation styles.
Kitchen Hand
The Oyster Bar Kobe
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Since I was serving a lot of raw oysters, ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing the shells before shucking them.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Education
Bachelor Of Culinary Arts - Culinary
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand Skills
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Pastry preparation
- Baking techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Food plating
- Recipe development
- Pastry decoration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Helper
The Marcus Square Kobe
11.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Hand
The Oyster Bar Kobe
04.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor Of Culinary Arts - Culinary
Otago Polytechnic
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