Albert Salim
Commis Chef
Harrison,ACT
Summary
Determined Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 3 years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments. Ambitious individual promoting a strong understanding of the food and beverage industry. Knowledgeable in food stock rotation and kitchen safety. Pursuing a position as a Commis Chef in Sydney area.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Wingboy Randwick
Randwick, NSW
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Commis Chef
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney, NSW
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitor and maintain high quality of the products and services
- Monitored and managed inventory of ingredients
- Continually improved skills by participating in various trainings.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
All rounder/Cook/Chef
Salt Meet Cheese
Drummoyne, NSW
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook
Bondi Pizza
Macquarie Park
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided customer service and was involved in training new team members
- Developed relationships with staff members, and assisted staff members in delivering high quality products and services
- Worked with the team in developing new ideas, initiatives, products, and services.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Binus University
Indonesia 07.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Commercial Cookery
Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, NSW 04.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute
Sydney, NSW 01.2021 - 12.2023
Skills
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Basic cooking methods
High hygienic standards
Inventory supervision
Measuring and portioning
Food plating and presentation
Teamwork and Collaboration
References
Charanjit Kaloty, Sous Chef/ Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, +61415608663
Eleazar Oligo, Head Chef/ Wingboy, +61490400136
Certification
RSA
Timeline
RSA
11-2023
Chef
Wingboy Randwick
03.2023 - 11.2023
Commis Chef
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
06.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Commercial Cookery
Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute
04.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute
01.2021 - 12.2023
All rounder/Cook/Chef
Salt Meet Cheese
01.2021 - 06.2022
Cook
Bondi Pizza
08.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Binus University
07.2016 - 03.2020