HAYDEN BLUNDELL

Recruited to a small-sized golf course restaurant to help with dishes, learn how to properly cook, and help prep ingredients for the day.

• Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness by cleaning work stations when needed, adhering to food safety regulations, and following correct kitchen procedures, making sure the kitchen is always kept in proper working order.
• Communicated with multiple other staff members during busy time periods, making sure food is ready and made at the same time, so that the kitchen is flowing smoothly.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills during peak business hours, when thinking on the spot is required, resulting in the best possible time management while working.
• Trained new employees on the basics of the kitchen, showing them how to make menu items, prep ingredients, and run stations properly, ensuring that trainees have as much kitchen knowledge as possible.

Hired by this large fast food restaurant chain to learn how to make many different menu items, work under time pressure, and properly train new staff on kitchen duties.

• Trained new kitchen crew members by showing them how to make menu items quickly and with quality, making sure the workplace is kept clean, and providing them with proper support, allowing for a strong team of food-safe employees.
• Adapted quickly to a fast-paced environment by always keeping an eye on surroundings, seeing what needs to be done, and making sure any kitchen hazards were dealt with, resulting in a safe work environment.
• Communicated with trainees about how to communicate with each other and with other staff, leading to a more efficient workplace and helping everyone do their jobs more efficiently.