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Andrew Haynes

South Gladstone

Summary

Dynamic Chef with a proven track record at Nil, excelling in food safety and customer service. Expert in crafting innovative daily specials and enhancing food presentation, while training staff in advanced cooking techniques. Recognized for maintaining high standards of kitchen organization and efficiency during peak service hours, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Phoenix Hotel
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained strict adherence to dietary restrictions, crafting creative alternatives that catered to diverse customer needs.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Contributed to menu development by providing input on seasonal ingredients.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Chef

Neil Wallace
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared diverse menu items while adhering to food safety standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
  • Managed inventory and ensured proper storage of ingredients.
  • Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
  • Developed daily specials that enhanced customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and tools.
  • Executed timely service during high-volume dining hours, ensuring efficiency.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

Work Skills
Rainbow Beach
02.2020

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Meal preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Grilling techniques
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food pairing

Certification

Cert 3 commercial cookery

Timeline

Sous Chef

Phoenix Hotel
09.2021 - 03.2022

Chef

Neil Wallace
06.2020 - 06.2021

Certificate III - Hospitality

Work Skills

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