Vanessa Burke Kelly
Thomastown,County Kilkenny
Summary
Dependable person ready to assist with diverse kitchen tasks. Skilled in following directions to handle supplies, ingredients and cleaning work. Manages time well and flexes easily between different requirements to meet demand.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head cook
Billys Tea Rooms
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
- Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Sourced local and imported food and ingredients to fulfil menu needs.
- Drafted and implemented new recipes to drive patron satisfaction.
Babysitter
Pat O'Neill
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
03.2008 - 04.2013
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to individual needs, promoting positive nutrition and wellbeing.
- Consistently maintained safe and hazard-free environment for optimum child safety and security.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, ensuring first-class child safety, security and wellbeing.
- Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
Hairdresser
Cutting curls
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
09.1988 - 12.1990
- Supervised staff performance in absence of management, maintaining faultless salon services.
- Updated customer files with colour notes, preferences and services delivered.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
- Trained junior stylists to create high-performing salon teams.
- Purchased supplies to maintain full stock and inventory.
Shop supervisor
Brian Brian
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
05.1982 - 08.1988
- Handled store opening and closing procedures with exceptional attention to detail for optimal safety.
- Developed strategic staff schedules for effective workload management around peak hours.
- Implemented schedules and targets for optimal sales floor productivity and profitability.
- Ensured regular sales floor tidying and stock replenishment for visually appealing displays.
- Managed stock levels to maximise sales opportunities.
Education
Grennan College
Thomastown, County Kilkenny 09.1982 - 05.1986
Skills
- Kitchen sustainability improvements
- Recipe development
- Kitchen sanitation procedures
- Food safety & hygiene expert
- Equipment maintenance
- Company safety standards
- Employee training and development
- Workflow optimisation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Effective communications
- Menu planning
- Company quality standards
Timeline
Head cook
Billys Tea Rooms
09.2019 - 02.2024
Babysitter
Pat O'Neill
03.2008 - 04.2013
Hairdresser
Cutting curls
09.1988 - 12.1990
Grennan College
09.1982 - 05.1986
Shop supervisor
Brian Brian
05.1982 - 08.1988
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