Aoife Molloy
Galway
Summary
Detail-oriented catering assistant with strong food safety compliance and sanitation skills. Proven ability to maintain organized kitchen environments and collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth event execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Assistant
Castle Catering
Ballinrobe
01.2024 - Current
- Supported kitchen staff by preparing ingredients for meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness of catering equipment and work areas throughout events.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event execution and service.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing supplies and tracking usage.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling of all items served.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices.
- Processed payments from customers for catering services received.
- Attended weekly staff meetings with management team to discuss upcoming events and new menu items.
- Ensured proper storage of perishables in walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.
Cook
Danaghers Hotel
Cong
02.2011 - 02.2022
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to kitchen manager promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special requests from customers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
Ballinnrobe Community School
Mayo Ireland06-2010
Skills
- Food safety
- Equipment sanitation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Safety compliance
- Sanitation and safety
- Safe food handling
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage safety
- Safe handling
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Standards compliance
Certification
- Haccp level 1 and 2
- Allergen awareness
Languages
English
First Language
Irish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Castle Catering
01.2024 - Current
Cook
Danaghers Hotel
02.2011 - 02.2022
Ballinnrobe Community School