Tatiana White
Warkworth,AUCKLAND
Summary
Hardworking individual bringing strong understanding of food safety and equipment oversight into daily work. Special skills in handcrafting and a general strong work ethic, flexible with a willingness to take on responsiblities learn new tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chocolatier
Dekadenz
08.2018 - Current
- Made confections by hand and ordered ingredients from suppliers.
- Packaged chocolate items for delivery or pickup.
- Made a variety of confections out of chocolate on daily basis.
- Brought new variations of chocolate to the company.
- Communicate with and find new customers.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Professional Cleaner
FEOH Espresso WAIPU.
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
Chef
Blackbird Catering And Events Limited
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Chef De Partie
Paparoa Hotel Bar Restaurant.
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef De Partie
Tulip Cafe, Maungaturoto
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
Chef
Barringtons Catering
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Pickles On Apollo Cafe
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Senior Sales Assistant
Ballentynes Fashion Central
10.2006 - 01.2009
- Accepted and processed cash, check and card payments.
- Provided customers with detailed information about products while learning about personal needs, budget and desires of each person.
- Checked with customers after sales to determine satisfaction and offer additional services such as assembly and warranties.
- Put together sales contracts, completed documentation and issued receipts.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Education
NCEA - Food Preparation Technologist
Izevsk Trade School
Izevsk Russia06.1987
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Recipe Interpretation
- Batch Production
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Thorough Knowledge of Chocolate
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Food Safety Standards Knowledge
- Kitchen Closing Procedures
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Collaborative Relationships
- Vendor Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Ingredient Selection
- Health Inspections
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Learning Strategies
- Company Quality Standards
- Chocolate Airbrushing
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Equipment Operations
- Knowledge of Sanitation Guidelines
- Safe Work Practices
- Production Standards
- Proper Food Handling
- Data Entry Software
- Rotation Procedures
- Customer Retention
- Knowledge of Baking Techniques
- Portion Standards
- Confectionary Product Decorating
- Cash Register Operations
- Food Allergies
- Temperature Assessments
- Active Learning
- Knowledge of Tempering Machinery
- Customer Relationships
- Practice Management
- Merchandise Sales
- Proficiency in Decorative Tools
- Recipe Modification
- Sanitation Activities
- Component Blending and Weighing
- Food Quality Procedures
- Equipment Settings
- Food Refining
- Ingredient Measurement
- Packaging
- Catering
Timeline
Professional Cleaner
FEOH Espresso WAIPU.
02.2022 - 05.2023
Chef
Blackbird Catering And Events Limited
10.2021 - 05.2023
Chocolatier
Dekadenz
08.2018 - Current
Chef De Partie
Paparoa Hotel Bar Restaurant.
01.2016 - 06.2022
Chef De Partie
Tulip Cafe, Maungaturoto
12.2014 - 01.2016
Chef
Barringtons Catering
02.2011 - 10.2014
Chef
Pickles On Apollo Cafe
01.2009 - 02.2011
Senior Sales Assistant
Ballentynes Fashion Central
10.2006 - 01.2009
NCEA - Food Preparation Technologist
Izevsk Trade School
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