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Alison Merchant

Adelaide

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Trained as a Cook at Stamford North Terrace and Laboca BAR & GRILL and Experience in Bulk Cooking at Stamford Plaza Adelaide.

High-performing Chef offering 1.5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Chef's position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Aroma Pizza
09.2024 - Current
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient pizza-making processes and quality control measures.
  • Increased overall store sales through effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
  • planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • may select and train staff
  • may freeze and preserve foods

Chef

Cafe Paparazzi
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • may select and train staff
  • may freeze and preserve foods
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

Cafe All Rounder

Coco Cacao
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
  • Cross-sold pastries and sandwiches with coffee orders, boosting customer purchases.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Handled OLTP systems, payment processing, cash change and issuing of receipt.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Replenished bakery items in display cases.

Chef

NIJUMARU RESTAURANT - Chef
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Food Attendant

OTR, A BOX
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Examined and double-checked food orders to verify items ordered by customers.
  • Answered phones to take delivery and takeout orders from customers and provide information concerning menu items and hours of operation.
  • Assisted with meal prep, making and serving items such as salads, in-house dressings and specialty drinks.
  • Processed sales transactions using POS system.
  • Delivered food to guest tables with timeliness and efficiency.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Cafe Worker

SAN CHURRO, WEST LAKES, Café Allrounder
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Making churros and serving all items on the menu
  • Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility, and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
  • Trained new cafe workers in sales, customer service and safety.
  • Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality -

Durban International college

Cookery Cert 3 - 4 - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Durban International College
Adelaide, SA
2022

First aid certified -

South Australia
Adelaide, SA
2021

Skills

  • Working on the grill, taipan, fryer, and stove(not limited to)
  • Food Preparation and Safety knowledge
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Company Safety Standards
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Knife Use skills and following dietary Requirements
  • Working in High-Volume Environments

Timeline

Chef

Aroma Pizza
09.2024 - Current

Chef

Cafe Paparazzi
06.2023 - 09.2024

Cafe All Rounder

Coco Cacao
05.2022 - 05.2023

Chef

NIJUMARU RESTAURANT - Chef
10.2021 - 03.2022

Food Attendant

OTR, A BOX
07.2021 - 10.2021

Cafe Worker

SAN CHURRO, WEST LAKES, Café Allrounder
04.2020 - 07.2020

Diploma of Hospitality -

Durban International college

Cookery Cert 3 - 4 - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Durban International College

First aid certified -

South Australia

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