Gulten Yucetas
Culinary Assistant
Newport
Summary
I would say I am a dependable Food Service Worker with solid background in foodservice and related positions. I work effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction. I believe I am an energetic Kitchen Staff Member with progressive experience in heavy traffic restaurant environments. I am a passionate culinary specialist with drive to master food preparation and deliver top-quality meals and service. I believe I am a personable team player well-versed at stepping up to meet diverse and demanding kitchen needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
MeatUp Restaurant
Newport
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained records of purchases using approved invoice tracking tools and conducted regular inventory counts of food, tools and supplies.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prepared and cooked items requiring little or no processing such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food and minimized preparation time and food waste.
Cleaner
Newport Council
Newport
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
Catering Assistant
Chartwells
Newport
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
Education
English
Nash College
Newport 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Food safety measures
Order accuracy
Work station cleaning
Food preparation
Recipe adherence
Sauce preparation
Sweeping and mopping
Manual dexterity
Certification
Health and safety level 2
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Cleaning
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
MeatUp Restaurant
02.2022 - Current
Health and safety level 2
01-2022
Cleaner
Newport Council
09.2018 - 02.2022
Catering Assistant
Chartwells
05.2018 - 02.2022
English
Nash College
09.2013 - 06.2016