Anastacia Stone
Fitchburg,ma
Summary
Dynamic kitchen assistant with proven expertise at 873 Tavern, enhancing meal service efficiency through exceptional food preparation and strong knife skills. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, while collaborating effectively with chefs to deliver visually appealing dishes. Committed to continuous learning and improving kitchen operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
873 Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by strictly adhering to sanitation protocols when handling allergens.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Education
Goodrich
Fitchburg 06.2024
Culinary
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical HS
Fitchburg 06.2022
Skills
- Chef support
- Dishwashing
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ingredient management
- Cooking techniques
- Meal presentation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food storage
- Health code compliance
- Inventory monitoring
- Portion control
- High volume dining
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Order accuracy
- Chef assistance
- Dish garnishing
Certification
OSHA certified
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
873 Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2024
Goodrich
Culinary
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical HS
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