Altonious Pillay
Kangaroo Point,QLD
Summary
Energetic, results-driven culinary professional with an obsession for food, seeking a position of chef. Showcase High integrity and professionalism with culinary art to bring and maintain a high standard of service. Keen culinary acumen and teamwork qualities to assist in operations of the kitchen successfully.
Experienced and passionate chef. Always striving to serve the best food possible. Recognized as a visionary chef with knowledge of food trends and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to the creation of a menu. Bringing forth an in-depth knowledge of flavors and food relationships, resulting in mouthwatering dishes and attractive menus.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CDP (part Time)
Felons Brewing
12.2022 - Current
- doing prep tasks, including chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, prepping meat and making sauces in bluk to maintain efficiency and organization in the kitchen.
- worked fryer station, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of fried items, optimizing cooking times and temperatures for maximum flavor and safety.
- Currently in the grill and burger section cooking burgers and steaks on the char grill.
- prepare and cook various cuts of steak, ensuring proper seasoning and doneness to meet customer preferences.
- making multiple dishes at a time and making sure they are up to company standard
- Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes
- Cleaning the equipment and utensils and maintains the kitchen clean and in good order for proper functioning
- Keep accurate inventory of pantry products
- Order more supplies when necessary
- Making sure everything has a date and label in the cool room
- rotating stock, making sure FIFO in followed
Driver
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Drive all Medical Transport (Ambulance, Staff Bus, Blood Bank Bus, truck, van)
- Ensuring the vehicle is the running condition
- Cleaning of vehicles daily
- Transport patients and hospital staff safely
- Received basic prehospital care training form AUSMAT (Australian Medical Assistance Team)
- Retrieving of covid-19 positive patient following all safety protocol
- Disinfection of vehicle after retrieving covid positive patient
- Proper donning and doffing of PPE
Entrepreneur
CupCake House (Fiji)
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Operate and manage the pastry business
- Prepare a variety of baked goods
- Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
- Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
- Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
- Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to
- Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel and train them
- Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
Commis chef
Castaway Island Resort
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Create and prepare original desserts for seasonal a 'la carte and banquet menus
- Decorate cakes and baked goods for large buffets and special occasions
- Plate desserts for serving both a 'la carte and banquet parties of 100 or more
- Partake in tastings to assist in creating unique menus paired with appropriate wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, etc
- Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes
- Clean the equipment and utensils and maintains the kitchen clean and in good order for proper functioning
- Keep accurate inventory of pantry products
- Order more supplies when necessary
Commis Pastry
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintain Bakery Production Chart and Cleaning Schedule on a daily basis
- Help reduce leftovers by monitoring production; properly store all items and utilize leftovers
- Rotate, label, and date all food items
- Maintain cleaning standards in the immediate work area, equipment, and bakery carts
- Ensure that all stations are properly cleaned at end of shift
- Assist in prep work as communicated by Executive Pastry Chef
- Practice and communicate safety standards at all times
- Prepare all bakery items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures
- Ensure proper food safety handling procedures are followed by all associates
- Oversee overnight production schedule
Trainee chef
Sheraton Fiji
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisting chef in organization of the pastry production list
- Proficient in helping with production and organization of pastry kitchen - required
- Assist in mise en place for breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
- Ensure the walk in cooler is clean and everything has proper date and label
- Assist in the cold ladder with cold section production (salads, sandwiches and sauces)
- Help in buffet set up
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management
PAGE INSTITUTE(AUSTRALIA)
01-2025
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
PAGE INSTITUTE(AUSTRALIA)
10.2024
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Fiji National University
01.2014
Fiji School Leaving certificate -
Dudley High School
01.2011
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Fast learner
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasked
- Accomplish organization goals
Culinary expertise: fiji-Indian & Fijian Cuisines
Accomplishments
- Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation Pre-Hospital Emergency Co-ordination Centre (PHECC) during Covid Pandemic - 2020
- MOFFAT Fiji National Salon Culinaire, Gold medal - 2 Tiered celebration cake static 2017
References
- Mr. Joshua Lnglis, Sous chef at Felons Brewing, Brisbane, Australia, +61 421388273
- Mr. Dev , Hospitality Lecturer at PAGE Institute, Brisbane, Australia, dev.k@pageinstiute.edu.au, +61 413455819
- Mr. Shiva Goundar, Executive Chef, Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka, Fiji, shivagoundar34@gmail.com, +61 467744060
- Mr. Dennis Chandra, Executive Chef, Castaway Island Resort, Fiji, denis.chandra@castawayfiji.com.fj, +679 9068310
Timeline
CDP (part Time)
Felons Brewing
12.2022 - Current
Driver
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
02.2021 - 11.2022
Entrepreneur
CupCake House (Fiji)
08.2016 - 08.2018
Commis chef
Castaway Island Resort
08.2015 - 01.2016
Commis Pastry
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel
01.2014 - 12.2014
Trainee chef
Sheraton Fiji
01.2013 - 12.2013
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Fiji National University
Fiji School Leaving certificate -
Dudley High School
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management
PAGE INSTITUTE(AUSTRALIA)
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
PAGE INSTITUTE(AUSTRALIA)
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