• Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes, and ordering food supplies• Preparing meat and fish• Assisting with the management of health and safety• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices• Managing and training any Commis Chefs• Monitoring portion and waste control• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food… Show more • Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes, and ordering food supplies• Preparing meat and fish• Assisting with the management of health and safety• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices• Managing and training any Commis Chefs• Monitoring portion and waste control• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards Show less

• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.• Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.• Rotated stock to use items before expiration date. Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent… Show more • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.• Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.• Rotated stock to use items before expiration date. Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.• Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.• Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.• Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.• Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations Show less

• Worked with Head chef and Chef de Partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff. • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers. • Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.• Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking… Show more • Worked with Head chef and Chef de Partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff. • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers. • Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.• Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.• Supervised and enhanced team work producing 300+ plates .• Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.• Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers. Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish. • Kept stations clean by wiping down counters and mopping up liquid spills during high traffic times in kitchen. • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver to the kitchen team upon request. • Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs. Show less