Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Ciaran Murphy

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Motivated Junior Chef de Partie with 3+ years experience working in professional kitchens across Ireland, Canada and Australia. Experienced in running sections, training new kitchen staff and maintaining strong food quality and hygiene standards during high-volume service. Passionate about developing skills and progressing within the culinary industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Chef de Partie

Koi
Gold Coast , QLD
11.2025 - Current

• Run my own section during busy service while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Train and support new kitchen hires in preparation and kitchen procedures.
• Work across multiple sections including pizza and pans.
• Assist senior chefs with service coordination and daily prep.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and food presentation.

  • Prepared and plated high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Commis chef

Gather and Gather
Dublin, Ireland
11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Managed and ran Salad and Breakfast sections, ensuring efficient service and quality.
  • Researched and developed weekly specials for Breakfast.
  • Implemented my own menus for the Salad Bar.
  • Assisted the Sous and Head chef with daily rotating menus.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
  • Dealt with customers in a friendly open kitchen environment.

Second Cook (Garde Manger/Events)

The Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, Canada
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Executed prep lists to ensure mise en place for diverse events.
  • Collaborated with sous chef to deliver high-quality food and service.
  • Preparing food to quality and presentation standards in a Worked in a Michelin-starred hotel kitchen.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary environment at all times to avoid any contamination.
  • Trained colleagues in kitchen quality standards and procedures.
  • Managing various levels of business up to 1,000 patrons a day.
  • Michelin key hotel.

Line Cook

The Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Whistler, Canada
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with chefs and cooks to streamline operations in high-volume pub environment.
  • Ensured high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
  • Developed proficiency at all restaurant stations to support team flexibility.
  • Accurately measured dish ingredients and portion sizes for consistency.
  • Executed inventory management by rotating fresh products and discarding expired items to maintain quality.

Education

Leaving Certificate -

Confey College
Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland
01-2021

Skills

  • Knife Skills
  • Food safety and Hygiene
  • Mise en place
  • Menu development
  • Section Management
  • Kitchen Experience

Certification

• B.C. Food Safety Programme
• CH&CO Workplace Safety Certificate
• CH&CO Food Safety Level 2
• CH&CO Allergy Awareness Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate (I’m Alert), Australia

Accomplishments

I was awarded Culinary star of the month in the Fairmont Banff Springs

References

Reference available upon request

Timeline

Junior Chef de Partie

Koi
11.2025 - Current

Commis chef

Gather and Gather
11.2024 - 09.2025

Second Cook (Garde Manger/Events)

The Fairmont Banff Springs
05.2024 - 10.2024

Line Cook

The Dubh Linn Gate Pub
10.2022 - 04.2024

Leaving Certificate -

Confey College
Ciaran Murphy