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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
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Rebecca Finnegan

Wexford,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated and versatile professional with experience in culinary arts, hospitality, and general operations. A hands-on learner with strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Passionate about maintaining high standards in food preparation and customer service while ensuring business success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Commis Chef

Talbot Hotel
Wexford, Ireland
07.2021 - Current
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
  • Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.

General Operative

Zanna cookhouse
Wexford, Ireland
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported kitchen staff in food preparation and dish management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and adhered to safety regulations.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Packed and boxed retail orders according to HACCP procedures.

Kitchen Assistant

Mylers Tacumshane
Wexford, Ireland
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted chefs in daily tasks.
  • Ensured that hygiene and food safety standards were met.
  • Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning floors or walls.

Multi Role Staff

Butlers Broadway
Wexford, Ireland
08.2017 - 01.2018

• Gained diverse experience in hospitality, from kitchen assistance to guest service.

• Ensured smooth kitchen operations and maintained cleanliness standards.

• Assisted in accommodation services and customer interactions.

Education

Higher Certificate -

Kerry College
Kerry
08-2024

Leaving cert -

Birdgetown College
Wexford
06-2019

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Problem-solving
  • Dish preparation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Signature dish creation
  • Food service operations
  • Hands-on skills, and adaptability
  • Quick learner
  • Strong communication
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Business-oriented mindset

Affiliations

  • painting
  • hiking
  • creative writing

Certification

  • Food safety
  • First Aid
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
  • Fire safety

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Senior Commis Chef

Talbot Hotel
07.2021 - Current

General Operative

Zanna cookhouse
08.2019 - 01.2020

Kitchen Assistant

Mylers Tacumshane
07.2018 - 01.2019

Multi Role Staff

Butlers Broadway
08.2017 - 01.2018

Higher Certificate -

Kerry College

Leaving cert -

Birdgetown College
Rebecca Finnegan