Jayne Hunter
craigavon
Summary
Diligent Cook of 8 years, with excellent menu planning and food preparation skills. Consistently maintaining well-stocked, highly-organised, clean kitchen areas for maximised productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Creative and organised catering professional with background in overseeing kitchen staff, budget and meal preparation. Creates motivational and supportive environment to mentor staff in food preparation and storage to raise team performance. Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
School meal cook
Education authority
Dromore, Down
2016.01 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
School meal kitchen assistant
Education Authority
Magheralin, Armagh
2007.09 - 2016.02
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
Education
High school -
1983.09 - 1986.06
GCSEs -
1986.09 - 1989.06
City and Guilds- level 2 Catering - Catering
1989.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Team leader and team work
- Food preparation
- Kitchen delivery inspections
- Effective planner
- Dietary needs awareness
- Incident reporting
- Food safety
- Catering experience
- Organisation and planning ahead
- Prioritising and budgeting
- Good food display and presentation
Timeline
School meal cook - Education authority
2016.01 - Current
School meal kitchen assistant - Education Authority
2007.09 - 2016.02
College of Business belfast - City and Guilds- level 2 Catering, Catering
1989.09 - 1990.06
Craigavon Senior High School - GCSEs,
1986.09 - 1989.06
Lurgan Junior High - High school,
1983.09 - 1986.06