Verve John
Auckland,Flatbush
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Sim's Kitchen
1/59 Victoria Street, Onehunga Auckland
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Chef Assistant
Country Side Cafe (Running Family Business)
Jln Perkebunan Sinarut Lama, Marakau Dambalang
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
Waitress, Dishwasher and Chef Assistant
Jenn Restaurant & Cafe
Kiaburi Plaza, Block E, Lot 35, 89307 Ranau, Sabah
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Beverage Server
Aki Food Court
Km 2, Taman Dahlia, 90000 Sabah, Malaysia
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared hot coffee and tea according to customer requests.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Education
Customer Service
Bakavion Sdn. Bhd.
SS7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaSkills
- Kitchen Operations
- Plates Presentation
- Chef Support
- Table Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Preparation
- Kitchen Station Cleanliness
Listening to music, exercise, playing music instruments
I love to spend my leisure time with listening music, exercising and playing music instruments such as guitar and piano. Most of my time, I spend with singing and karaoke to feel a positive atmosphere and reduce stress.
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Sim's Kitchen
08.2023 - 09.2023
Chef Assistant
Country Side Cafe (Running Family Business)
09.2021 - 03.2023
Waitress, Dishwasher and Chef Assistant
Jenn Restaurant & Cafe
03.2021 - 06.2021
Beverage Server
Aki Food Court
05.2019 - 12.2019
Customer Service
Bakavion Sdn. Bhd.