MALIKA MEDFORD
Arklow,Ireland
Summary
Earnest Commis Chef assisting Chefs in service, during busy period in restaurant and hotel kitchens. Displays passion and commitment for presentation, plating and industry. Demonstrates integrity and professional work ethics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commis Chef
Woodenbridge Golf Club
Woodenbridge, Arklow, Ireland
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Periodically cleaned kitchen stations in line with sanitation regulations.
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Followed precise recipe cards and food preparation procedures.
- Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
- Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
Commis Chef
Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge
Woodenbridge, Arklow, Ireland
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
- Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
- Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
Commis Chef / Kitchen Help
Ashdown Hotel Hotel & Leisure Club
Gorey, Ireland
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation
- Assisted with unloading of ingredient and supply deliveries into storage cupboards
- Keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized
- Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation
- Keep the food and supply storage areas organized
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts
Commis Chef
Amanit Restaurant - URH Hotels
Sitges
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation
- Assisted with unloading of ingredient and supply deliveries into storage cupboards
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep
- Modified recipes to accommodate customer needs and requests, increasing loyalty and satisfaction
Food Runner
Blue Pineapple Restaurant
Christ Church
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Ensured food stayed in-line with food safety standards before delivery by quality checking meals and taking temperature when required
- Upsold, cross-sold and recommended additional items to customers to grow restaurant sales
- Arranged alternative selections for guests with food allergies through careful collaboration with kitchen teams
- Retained knowledge of current menu selections for accurate, reliable customer guidance
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance
- Enquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled ad-hoc requests
- Assisted front of house staff welcome guests into the restaurant, showing to tables and seating when required
- Performed additional tasks to keep dining room running smoothly
Education
Certificate - Allergen Awareness
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Certificate - Level 1 & 2 Food Safety
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
A-Levels - Business Administration & Mathematics
A levels Institue
01.2008 - 01.2010
GCSEs - undefined
Springer Girls School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Skills
- Food hygiene procedures
- Self-disciplined
- Health and safety compliance
- Food plating and presentation
- Banquets and catering
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Food inventories
- Portion control understanding
Timeline
Commis Chef
Woodenbridge Golf Club
10.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge
06.2024 - 10.2024
Commis Chef / Kitchen Help
Ashdown Hotel Hotel & Leisure Club
03.2024 - 03.2025
Commis Chef
Amanit Restaurant - URH Hotels
09.2022 - 07.2023
Food Runner
Blue Pineapple Restaurant
12.2018 - 11.2019
A-Levels - Business Administration & Mathematics
A levels Institue
01.2008 - 01.2010
GCSEs - undefined
Springer Girls School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Certificate - Level 1 & 2 Food Safety
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Certificate - Allergen Awareness
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
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