Irena Archontidou

• Managed inventory of ingredients, ensuring minimal wastage and optimal freshness.
• Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
• Followed optimum procedures and daily checklists to keep establishment in compliance with health and safety codes.
• Received incoming stock shipments, rotated current supplies and placed new items into correct storage locations.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness to uphold high health and safety standards.
• Operated a high temperature oven (450 ° C), ensuring fast delivery of products to customers.
• Responsible for training new staff members on preparation techniques for consistent product quality.
• Followed strict hygiene practices whilst handling food and utensils for safe consumption by customers.
• Maintained spotlessly clean kitchen and working areas for optimal health and hygiene standards.

• In charge of preparation of ingredients, including toppings and dough.
• Hand stretched dough into various sizes (9", 12", 16") and used pizza peels.
• Operated double deck electric oven as well as a fryer.
• Took customer orders both over phone and in person.
• Supported management of deliveries and coordination of delivery drivers.
• Took stock orders and maintained inventory levels.
• Recorded appliance temperatures and checked prep labels on a daily basis.
• Handled opening and closing procedures, including end-of-day reports.
• Closed till at the end of the day.
• Gained experience working with various types of ovens, increasing proficiency and versatility as a chef.

• Same responsibilities as mentioned below.

• Assisted team in preparing pizzas by opening dough, adding ingredients, and placing in oven.
  Supported ingredient preparation, restocking, and checking dates.
  Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

• Position involved interacting with customers, bringing their orders from basement storage, refilling stock, taking count of stock and cleaning and tidying up all areas.

• Managed salad station, ensuring daily replenishment of prep and preservation of freshness.
• Balanced cooking duties with customer interaction in self-service environment.
• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of workstation to support smooth operations.
• Maintained cleanliness of pizza station for efficient operation.
  Assisted in preparation of pizzas by hand, ensuring quality standards.
  Supported stock management and daily kitchen cleaning activities.

• Assisted in pastry department and transitioned to breakfast preparations.
• Managed own cooking station during live buffet service during breakfast and lunch.
• Prepared pizza dough and sauce for upcoming lunch and dinner services.

Took part in a training seminar concentrating on 3D cake design techniques.
Developed basic skills in cake decoration and presentation.
Supported peers in understanding cake design fundamentals.