Crystal Couture
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Le Royal
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Kitchen Helper
Villa Du Repos
07.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Front Desk Receptionist
Leon's Furniture
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Supervisor of Operations
Superstore
01.2012 - 02.2021
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Education
No Degree - Computer Applications Development
CompuCollege
Moncton, NBHigh School Diploma -
École Secondaire Nepisiguit
Bathurst, NB06.2002
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Plates Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Management
- Plating and Presentation
- Order Accuracy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Le Royal
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Helper
Villa Du Repos
07.2022 - 07.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Leon's Furniture
03.2021 - 07.2022
Supervisor of Operations
Superstore
01.2012 - 02.2021
No Degree - Computer Applications Development
CompuCollege
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Nepisiguit
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