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Storm Jade Van Der Wath
Kitchen Assistant
Baardskeerdersbos
Summary
Seeking an entry-level position to begin my career in a high level professional environment. Young and keen to expand my learnings, knowledge and skills while gaining practical experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Ou Skool Restaurant
Baardskeerdersbos
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Assistant
Blikemmer Private Dining Club
Aurora ,Western Cape
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Home-schooled
Skills
Chef support
Kitchen equipment operation
Kitchen station cleanliness
Kitchen staff coordination
Food preparation mastery
Safe food handling
Food safety measures
Pantry restocking
Work station cleaning
Chopping vegetables
Sauce preparation
Inventory oversight
Sweeping and mopping
[Equipment] knowledgeable
Preparation techniques
Food preservation and storage methods
Interests
Dancing
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Ou Skool Restaurant
11.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Blikemmer Private Dining Club
05.2021 - 01.2022
Home-schooled