Austin Zukowski Gilbert
Summary
I'm a young and curious chef and I'm more than infatuated with the kitchen environment and pressure that follows. I understand to be a great leader later in my career I must be a great follower too. I know how to listen, take in information and I'm not afraid to run that extra mile for more knowledge when it comes to technique, produce and different ways of cooking/plating. I've set a high standard for myself and my work that is extremely important to me and true to my character.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Movida
05.2023 - 10.2023
- setting up the kitchen and multiple sections
- prepping proteins
- prepping sauces, stocks, pickling liquids, oils and brines
- making sorbet
- working with pastry
- shucking oysters to order
- responsible for my section and my mise en place
- listening to my senior chefs and constantly paying attention
- being able to react and adjust to last minute menu changes and daily specials
- taking part in team briefings
- putting away deliveries and making lists for ordering every night
- maintaining my section and keeping my work space clean
- organising my service fridges and our coolroom
- making sure everything is labeled properly and hygienic
Apprentice Chef
Tricky Wicket
10.2022 - 05.2023
- prepping vegetables
- working with a grill and large workspace
- learning larder section
- making brioche
- making ice creams and sorbets
- prepping prawns
- cutting vegetables and proteins
- working fryer section
- learning basic fundamentals
- learning how to deal with pressure during service
- learning how to work clean and organised
- labelling everything clearly and perfectly
- developing a standard of the food and what I serve
Casual Kitchen Hand
Hof Downtown
03.2020 - 09.2022
- washing dishes
- sweeping/mopping the floor
- cutting vegetables
- organising mise en place for Aioli, marinates and pickled vegetables
- assisting in frying section in busy periods
- picking herbs
- working hygienically
Education
No Degree -
University High School
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Skills
- Measuring and Portioning
- Cooking Procedures
- Kitchen Assistance
- Waste Control
- Cutting Techniques
- Basic Cooking Methods
- Ordering and Receiving
- Work Area Maintenance
- Company Quality Standards
- Station Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Collaborative Relationships
- Meal Preparation
- Health Code Requirements
- Guest Satisfaction
- Production Preparation
- Contamination Prevention
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Outstanding Multitasking Abilities
- Proper Food Storage
- Sauce Preparation
- Dietary Restrictions
- Rotation Procedures
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Attentive Service
- Culinary Trends
- Frying and Sautéing
- Machinery Upkeep
Hobbies
Photography
Dining Out
Creative Writing
Referees
Head Chef - Tricky Wicket
Vikram Singh
0423 755 385
Senior Sous Chef - Hof
Christine Tuvilla
0450 341 297
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Movida
05.2023 - 10.2023
Apprentice Chef
Tricky Wicket
10.2022 - 05.2023
Casual Kitchen Hand
Hof Downtown
03.2020 - 09.2022
No Degree -
University High School
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