Mihael Ionita
Newcastle upon Tyne,Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Kitchen Assistant supporting culinary and service teams for 3+ years. Effective and efficient in dishwashing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively. Service-focused hospitality professional ready to help others and meet customer needs. Understands kitchen processes, food service standards and safety requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen staff member
Paros greek restaurant
Newcastle upon Tyne , Newcastle upon Tyne
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Assisted chefs and kitchen staff with sous vide, frying and steaming.
- Plated finishing elements such as salads, garnishes and sauces prior to service.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Organised ingredients for planned dishes and associated garnishes.
- Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Assembled dishes and finalised plating of customer orders.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Performed mise en place procedures such as slicing, par cooking and portioning.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Followed good operating practices, safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols to minimise downtime.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Readied ingredients and food preparation areas to support smooth kitchen workflow.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies throughout shifts.
- Plated 200+ dishes per day to chef standards.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Reported defective kitchen equipment in line with procedure.
- Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
- Operated mixers, cutters and special equipment following health and safety protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings to handle customer queries.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
- Mastered different types of cuisine, catering to diverse needs.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Labelled and stored fresh food deliveries immediately to avoid spoilage.
- Performed stringent cleaning and disinfecting processes.
- Maintained utensils, knives and kitchen equipment.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
- Completed final assemblies on dishes for service to customers.
- Measured, weighed and mixed ingredients following recipe formulae and procedures.
- Facilitated special dish requests and dietary requirements, exceeding customer expectations.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
General kitchen assistant
Holiday Inn
Newcastle upon Tyne , Newcastle upon Tyne
2021.11 - 2023.02
- Completed final assemblies on dishes for service to customers.
- Delivered effective food service in to a busy kitchen environment, preparing and serving 15+ meals per hour.
- Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
- Supported ongoing kitchen performance enhancement, establishing new food service routines that reduced customer waiting times by [10]%.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
- Monitored food supply inventory, promptly ordering low-stock items to prevent stockouts.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Created high-quality artisan, sourdough pizzas using traditional methods and ingredients, achieving outstanding customer feedback.
- Responded efficiently to customer special requests to provide personalised dining experience.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to foster productive, enjoyable work environment and meet service demands.
- Worked with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Managed kitchen workflow during peak hours for timely delivery of dishes.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
Food production worker
Greencore Prepared Meals
March , Cambridgeshire
2019.01 - 2021.08
- Maintained clean, organised workspaces to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Conformed to parameters permitted in food processing guidelines.
- Transported ingredients, equipment and utensils from storage to workstations, lifting up to 25kgs.
- Trained over 100 new hires in packing methods, boosting team efficiency by 5%.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve product quality goals.
- Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend and mix raw materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Optimised line efficiencies through effective and efficient stock checking and replenishing.
- Picked and packed food deliveries per shift with maximum accuracy.
- Facilitated optimal temperature for food processing.
- Avoided non-compliance compliance losses by completing paperwork to required standard.
- Observed company safety procedures and standards when operating machinery, using sharp tools and handling chemicals.
- Achieved production targets and maximised efficiency.
- Moved completed products to temperature-controlled storage areas to protect from spoilage.
- Loaded and unloaded machinery following synchronised pattern and maintained flow with rest of production line.
- Reported health and safety risks within area of work.
Picker and packer
JD Sports
Rochdale , Lancashire
2017.02 - 2018.12
- Safely moved and stored stock to protect company assets.
- Kept clean working area, reporting any issues to management.
- Used conveyor systems to move heavy items across internal spaces.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Verified final dispatches for quality, accuracy and consistency.
- Double-checked orders against pick lists to reduce errors and confirm accuracy.
- Followed moving and handling procedures to minimise risk of injury when lifting and carrying weights of up to 20kg.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Worked effectively and efficiently to consistently achieve productivity targets and KPIs.
- Filed purchase orders, pick lists and daily logs according to established procedures for proper reporting.
- Stacked and organised freight at specified areas using boards or pallets.
Education
GCSEs - Technician for high mentenance and repairs
Romanian collage ,,Lazar Edeleanu''
Ploiesti /Romania 2011.09 - 2015.10
SVQ Level 2 - food anbd hygiene
Holyday inn
Newcastle upon Tyne 2021.01 - 2022.04
Skills
- Stock rotation
- Creative puréed meals
- Food storage
- Food preparation techniques
- Ingredient stock control
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Proficient hearing
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Catering support
- High-volume meal preparation
- Policy enforcement
- Inventory control
- Fridge and freezer maintenance
- Food Hygiene
- Marketing strategy
Affiliations
- spending time with family
- outdoors activities
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Czech
Beginner
Timeline
Kitchen staff member
Paros greek restaurant
2023.07 - 2024.02
General kitchen assistant
Holiday Inn
2021.11 - 2023.02
SVQ Level 2 - food anbd hygiene
Holyday inn
2021.01 - 2022.04
Food production worker
Greencore Prepared Meals
2019.01 - 2021.08
Picker and packer
JD Sports
2017.02 - 2018.12
GCSEs - Technician for high mentenance and repairs
Romanian collage ,,Lazar Edeleanu''
2011.09 - 2015.10
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