Hayden Willcocks
Kandanga,QLD
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Kandanga Hotel
12.2020 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Director of Operations
Self Employed Services
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Chef
Aldo's Cafe And Pizzeria
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Apprentice Chef
High Tide Bar And Grill
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
Education
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
TAFE
Mooloolabah, QLD05.2019
Skills
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Dish Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Training
- Menu Planning
- Contamination Prevention
- Resource Management
- Critical Thinking
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Kitchen Equipment Safety
- Food Safety
Timeline
Head Chef
Kandanga Hotel
12.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
Self Employed Services
09.2019 - 12.2022
Chef
Aldo's Cafe And Pizzeria
06.2019 - 09.2019
Apprentice Chef
High Tide Bar And Grill
05.2016 - 05.2019
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
TAFE
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