Tunisia Henry
Whangarei,NTL
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with expertise in menu development, food safety compliance, and kitchen inventory management. Known for creating delightful dishes that enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Essence Cafe
Regent, Whangarei
02.2014 - 05.2025
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of products related to the breakfast menu, lunch menu, and cabinet food.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Cafe Assistant
The Cafe Helena Bay Hill
Helena Bay, Whangarei
02.2005 - 01.2014
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special dietary requests.
- Maintained cleanliness of the cafe, including tables and kitchen areas.
- Followed health and safety regulations when handling food items or operating machinery.
- Assisted in preparing coffee, tea and other beverages according to customers' orders.
- Adhered strictly to hygiene protocols while working within the cafe kitchen area.
- Kept up-to-date with menus changes and specials offered at the cafe.
Skills
- Menu development
- Kitchen inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary presentation
- Customer service
- Vendor relations
- Standard operating procedures
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Seasonal menu planning
- Purchasing
- Waste reduction
- Food presentation
- Ingredient selection
- Menu planning
Timeline
Head Chef
Essence Cafe
02.2014 - 05.2025
Cafe Assistant
The Cafe Helena Bay Hill
02.2005 - 01.2014
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