Anita Silava
Elgin,Moray
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in kitchen operations and food hygiene. Demonstrates expertise in inventory control, dishwashing operations, and maintaining orderliness in work areas. Possesses advanced skills in vegetable chopping and a deep Committed to kitchen safety, waste management, and effective cleaning protocols. Punctuality and efficiency Aspires to contribute to a dynamic culinary team while continuously expanding knowledge of food hygiene practices.
Reliable General Kitchen Assistant with knack for maintaining clean and organised kitchen. Skilled in food preparation and ensuring proper hygiene, leading to smoother kitchen operations.
Reliable and hardworking individual with strong ability to follow high standards of cleanliness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
General kitchen assistant
Anderson’s care home
Elgin, Moray
2021.02 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking,
- Received and stored deliveries efficiently to maintain stock levels.
- Disposed of waste properly after each shift, ensuring a clean workspace for next day.
- washing pots and dishes and following cleaning rota on daily weekly and monthly tasks
- Followed strict hygiene and safety rules whilst handling food, ensuring safe dining experience for guests.
- Supported head chef in daily tasks, contributing to a well-functioning kitchen environment.
Factory operative
Speyfruit
Elgin, Moray
2006.02 - 2009.03
- Assisted in quality control, ensuring high standard of product output.
- Loaded and unloaded materials manually, maintaining organisation and orderliness in storage area.
- Prepped ingredients for next day's production to streamline processes.
Food operative
Speyfruits
Elgin, Moray
2012.03 - 2015.03
- Reduced waste by properly managing food portions and minimising unnecessary usage.
- Checked expiry dates on packaged foods regularly, ensuring freshness of ingredients used in cooking.
- Contributed towards healthy workplace culture through effective communication and cooperation with colleagues.
- Coordinated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Domestic assistant
Grove care home
Elgin, Moray
2015.04 - 2018.04
- Responded promptly to any requests or needs of the household members, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.
- Prepared well-balanced meals for improved client nutrition.
- Offered companionship during leisure time for emotional support and social interaction.
- Adjusted cleaning techniques based on specific surface materials for optimal results.
- Promoted a healthy environment with thorough, regular deep cleanings.
- Maintained cleanliness of living areas by performing daily housekeeping tasks.
- Kept all common areas tidy, creating an organised space free from clutter.
- Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
- Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised communal areas in line with health and safety standards.
- Performed cleaning duties including vacuuming and dusting, consistently meeting domestic schedule objectives.
Education
Cookery and hospitality - Catering
Riga co-operative Professional Technical School
Riga /1987 - 03/1989
Skills
- Hygiene consciousness
- Orderliness in work area
- Knowledge of dishwashing operations
- Vegetable chopping speed
- Waste management techniques
- Receiving and unloading deliveries
- Cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Food hygiene knowledge
Affiliations
- Spending time with family. Gardening and Baking
Languages
English German Russian
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General kitchen assistant
Anderson’s care home
2021.02 - Current
Domestic assistant
Grove care home
2015.04 - 2018.04
Food operative
Speyfruits
2012.03 - 2015.03
Factory operative
Speyfruit
2006.02 - 2009.03
Cookery and hospitality - Catering
Riga co-operative Professional Technical School
/1987 - 03/1989