Kitchen Assistant Resume Sample

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Cynthia Rooney

Kitchen Assistant

Prep done, station clean, kitchen kept moving

+353 1 555 0508
Dublin, Ireland

Kitchen assistant with four years keeping busy Dublin restaurant kitchens prepped, clean and running. Handles food preparation, washing-up, stock rotation and cleaning, freeing the chefs to focus on cooking. Keeps the kitchen to strict food-hygiene standards and is reliable through the heaviest services without falling behind. Learned basic prep and cooking skills on the job and steps up to simple cooking tasks when the line is slammed. Hard-working, quick and genuinely part of the team rather than just the help. Keen to keep learning and progress toward commis chef. Looking for a kitchen-assistant or trainee-chef role with a kitchen that develops its people.

LocationDublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
GenderFemale
AvailabilityImmediate
Date of Birth1999-03-18
Work Experience

The Liffey Bistro - Dublin, Ireland

Kitchen Assistant

(April 2020 to Present)
Handle food prep, washing-up, stock rotation and cleaning to keep the kitchen running through service.
Keep the kitchen to strict HACCP food-hygiene standards, including cleaning schedules and temperature logs.
Stay reliable and quick through the heaviest dinner services without falling behind on the pass.
Step up to simple cooking and plating tasks when the line is slammed and needs a hand.
Receive and rotate deliveries, keeping the store and the fridges organised, labelled and in date.
Work as a genuine part of the brigade, supporting the chefs wherever they need it.

Dublin City Cafe - Dublin, Ireland

Kitchen Porter

(August 2018 to March 2020)
Handled washing-up, cleaning and basic food prep in a busy cafe kitchen.
Learned food-hygiene standards and the daily kitchen routines on the job.
Supported the cooks during busy services and kept the stations stocked.
Kept the kitchen clean and the wash-up flowing through peak periods.
Earned a kitchen-assistant role with more prep responsibility of her own.

Dublin Catering Services - Dublin, Ireland

Catering Assistant

(September 2016 to July 2018)
Helped prepare and serve food at catered events and a busy canteen kitchen.
Washed up, cleaned and kept prep areas stocked through busy service periods.
Learned basic food hygiene, prep and kitchen teamwork on the job.
Built the grounding that led into a full kitchen-porter role.
Education

Dublin Community School

Leaving Certificate

September 2013 to June 2017
Completed secondary education while working part-time in hospitality. Built early reliability and a strong work ethic on the job. Moved into kitchen work after leaving school.

Irish Food Safety Authority

Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP) Certificate

January 2019 to March 2019
Certification in food hygiene and HACCP basics required for kitchen work. It underpins the cleanliness and safe-handling standards kept every shift. Renewed in line with employer requirements.
Certifications

Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP)

Irish Food Safety Authority (March 2019 to Present)

Certification in food hygiene and HACCP basics required for kitchen work. It underpins the cleanliness and safe-handling standards kept every shift. Renewed in line with employer requirements.

Basic Food Prep & Knife Skills

Irish Food Safety Authority (March 2021 to Present)

Short certificate in basic food preparation and safe knife skills for kitchen work. It supports the prep and simple cooking tasks she takes on when the line needs an extra hand.
Continued Development

Commis Chef Foundations

Catering College (May 2021 to Present)

Course working toward commis-chef foundations covering section basics, mise en place and simple cookery. It supports her step up from kitchen assistant toward a junior cooking role.

Allergens & Kitchen Safety

Catering College (June 2020 to Present)

Course in allergen awareness and kitchen safety beyond the basics, covering cross-contamination and safe service. It strengthens the clean, compliant station she keeps every shift.
Highlights

Reliable through service

Keeps prep and wash-up flowing through the heaviest services so the chefs never get held up. A dependable kitchen assistant is the quiet engine behind a smooth kitchen.

Stepping up

Took on simple cooking and plating tasks during busy services and is working toward a commis role. The eagerness to learn has made her a valued part of the brigade.
Technical Skills
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Hygiene (HACCP)
  • Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Washing-Up / Pot Wash
  • Basic Cooking
  • Deliveries & Storage
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Routines
  • Teamwork
Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Irish

Limited Working Proficiency
Personal Skills
  • Work Ethic
  • Reliability
  • Speed
  • Teamwork
  • Eagerness to Learn
Activities & Interests

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