Alfie Christie
Tralee
Summary
Skilled Breakfast Chef with experience in creating diverse and nutritious breakfast menus. Possess culinary creativity, strong understanding of nutrition, and experience in kitchen management. In past roles, demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative breakfast dishes and efficient service. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while ensuring consistent quality in preparation and presentation of food items. Seasoned Heavy Machine Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in operation control, machinery maintenance, and safety compliance. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations on every project.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Chef
John Harty
Tralee
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the kitchen staff in their duties.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Worked closely with other cooks and kitchen staff during service periods to ensure efficient operations.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Inspected dining facilities prior to opening hours ensuring that they were ready for customer service.
- Maintained a clean working area at all times in compliance with health codes.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques when serving dishes.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.
- Took initiative in suggesting new menu items or updating existing ones based on customer feedback.
- Operated standard commercial kitchen equipment safely following manufacturer's instructions.
- Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
MCfaddens Funfair
Lee McFadden
Dublin
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Collaborated with a team to build machinery, ensuring deadlines were met.
- Operated and maintained machinery, providing excellent customer service.
- Managed and operated a specific ride, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including fuel usage and maintenance requirements.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Levelled ground surfaces by cutting away excess material or filling in low areas with additional soil or aggregate materials.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Kept equipment fuelled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Assessed job sites to determine the most appropriate and efficient route for heavy machinery operation.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Leaving Cert -
Mercy Mounthawk
Tralee06-2020
Skills
- Problem-solving capacity
- Special events and banquets
- Garnishing techniques
- Knife handling dexterity
- Special dietary accommodations
- Sauce creation aptitude
- Continuous learning mindset
- Staff supervision
- Menu planning abilities
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Recipe development
- Food presentation talent
- Kitchen and food safety
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Maintenance procedures
- Machine maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Attachment changing
- Compaction techniques
- Land clearing
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment inspection
Affiliations
I stay busy playing football and going to the gym love being outside and sports in general
Timeline
Breakfast Chef
John Harty
03.2022 - 09.2025
MCfaddens Funfair
Lee McFadden
01.2022 - 12.2024
Leaving Cert -
Mercy Mounthawk
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