tracey hume
Stranorlar,Donegal
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
finn valley center
ballybofey , Ireland
06.2024 - I currently work here
- Assisted head chef with meal preparation, adhering strictly to recipes and dietary requirements.
- Helped kitchen team prioritise and complete high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
- Helped prepare and plate dishes, adding condiments and garnishes to enhance presentation and meet quality standards.
- Prepared vegetables before service times, washing, peeling and chopping varieties used in dishes.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
- Followed recipes to achieve food quality and consistency.
- Assisted chefs by preparing simple salads, sandwiches and sides.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas against safe and sanitary food-handling criteria.
- Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage.
- Disinfected food preparation areas for improved kitchen hygiene.
Cook
ready steady grow
ballybofey , Ireland
11.2022 - 02.2026
- Prepared vegetables before service times, washing, peeling and chopping varieties used in dishes.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
- Followed recipes to achieve food quality and consistency.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas against safe and sanitary food-handling criteria.
- Prepared a variety of sauces, soups, and salads, following precise culinary techniques.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
- Read recipes to understand ingredient needs and cooking requirements.
- Managed kitchen inventory, conducted weekly stock checks, and ordered supplies to maintain adequate levels.
- Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared for each shift by placing clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.
Education
3rd year -
royal and prior
raphoe Ireland Timeline
Cook's Assistant
finn valley center
06.2024 - I currently work here
Cook
ready steady grow
11.2022 - 02.2026
3rd year -
royal and prior
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