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Jacqueline McConnell

Croydon,Surrey

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Cook, keen to provide nutricious and tasty meals for the children at my school. I take pride in maintaining high standards in kitchen hygiene and food safety, and encouraging teamwork and efficiency among my kitchen staff.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Unit manger cook

Christ Church Primary School
Croydon, Croydon
04.2007 - Current


  • Achieved consistent delivery of excellent dishes with meticulous attention to recipe details.
  • Prepared a varied menu of meals which is regularly updated.
  • Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
  • Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access.
  • Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
  • Cooked and plated meals whilst adhering to presentation standards of the contracted catering company
  • Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for children with allergies or health concerns.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff, fostering a team environment.
  • Monitored inventory levels.
  • Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
  • Trained new staff on various cooking techniques, enhancing their skill sets.
  • Assisted in cost control measures pertaining to procurement of ingredients.
  • Audited regularly expiration dates on packaged foods-ensured no outdated stock was used.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
  • Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
  • Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
  • Followed recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
  • Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
  • Received and verified food deliveries, placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients using professional kitchen scales with precision to minimise wastage.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regulated temperature to efficiently prepare dishes and maintain food safety with thermostat controls.
  • Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
  • Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
  • Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
  • Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
  • Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
  • Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
  • Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
  • Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
  • Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
  • Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
  • Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
  • Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
  • Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.

Kitchen assistant

Caterlink
Croydon, Croydon
04.2004 - 04.2006
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.

Kitchen assistant

eden catering
Croydon, Croydon
09.2002 - 09.2003
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.

Education

GCSEs -

st john rigby
croydon
01.1980 - 04.1983

NVQ Level 2 - kitchen cooking

Croydon College
London
09.2003 - 09.2004

Skills

Organised

Methodical

Reliable

Conscientious



Timeline

Unit manger cook

Christ Church Primary School
04.2007 - Current

Kitchen assistant

Caterlink
04.2004 - 04.2006

NVQ Level 2 - kitchen cooking

Croydon College
09.2003 - 09.2004

Kitchen assistant

eden catering
09.2002 - 09.2003

GCSEs -

st john rigby
01.1980 - 04.1983

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