Zaria Edwards
St Goerges ,antigua
Summary
Versatile professional with a strong background in the fast-paced hospitality industry, event planning, receptionist roles, and ongoing training in electronic document preparation. Currently an apprentice in joinery, showcasing adaptability, precision, and effective time management. Experienced chef, assistant wedding planner, and caterer with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Skilled in leadership through pageantry involvement and a background in the national choir. Eager to leverage a diverse skill set, commitment to continuous learning, and a track record of thriving in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
caterer/catering Manger
Dulani's Wedding Planning
10.2015 - Current
- Cooked special allergen food based on guest requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded catering vehicles with food, supplies and equipment for events.
- Provided estimations of food and personnel costs needed to successfully host events.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Inspected received supplies to verify quantity, quality and specifications of orders.
- Put up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per guest or contract specifications.
- Adjusted menus regularly to meet clients needs while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised serving utensils, trays and other food service equipment.
Demi chef de partie
Moulin Rouge
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Minimized food waste by [80]% by evaluating and revising current practices.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Ensured kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils were always kept clean and tidy to impeccable standards.
- Providing customer service to staff and customers.
- manage refrigerator stocks and cold storage
- prepare and monitor pantry items
- Manage transactions with customers using cash registers.
chef intern
St James Club
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- manage and operate canteen
- Contributed to kitchen revenue through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimisation.
Chef intern
Runaway10 /Biz Jet to Yacht
05.2018 - 06.2018
- work under head and sous chef to create and maintain quality French and local cuisines
- responsible for preparing breakfast menu items for kids charity
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Followed precise recipe cards and food preparation procedures.
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organize incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
receptionist intern
Mount St johns Medical Centre
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.
- Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Managed bookings using Booker software to edit patients and visitors information
- take and or redirect calls
Education
high school diploma -
Otto's Comprehensive Secondary
09.2012 - 06.2017
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Transcribing
- Customer service oriented
- computer literate
- Multi-line telephone skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield
Timeline
chef intern
St James Club
11.2019 - 12.2019
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
09.2018 - 06.2020
Chef intern
Runaway10 /Biz Jet to Yacht
05.2018 - 06.2018
Demi chef de partie
Moulin Rouge
02.2018 - 05.2023
receptionist intern
Mount St johns Medical Centre
11.2016 - 12.2016
caterer/catering Manger
Dulani's Wedding Planning
10.2015 - Current
high school diploma -
Otto's Comprehensive Secondary
09.2012 - 06.2017
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