Adaptable and enterprising chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SOUS CHEF
Italian Street Kitchen
07.2021 - Current
Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards
Schedules staff shifts
Order food supplies
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
COOK
Italian Street Kitchen
07.2021 - 07.2022
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift
Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes
Marinated food items according to provided instructions and recipes.
KITCHEN ATTENDANT
Drum Dinning
12.2020 - 06.2021
Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order
Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest
Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods, and explained steps for readying specialty items
Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Frontier Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
06.2021
Certificate IV Commercial Cookery -
Frontier Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
02.2021
Skills
Team Leadership
Kitchen leadership
Decision making
Handle pressure
Food Plating and Presentation
Food Preparation and Safety
Order Delivery Practices
Problem-solving
Cleaning and Organization
Food rotation
Multitasking abilities
Good listening skills
Teamwork
Effective communications
Food Presentation
References
Sean Nofal, Head Chef, Italian Street Kitchen, Perth, 0400117703
Luis Gomez, Head Chef, Italian Street Kitchen, Gasworks, Brisbane, 0420458665