Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Chef
Supp
09.2023 - Current
Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality of my services
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
CDP
Half Moon
04.2022 - 07.2023
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Jr Sou
1915
06.2021 - 06.2022
Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Assisted head chef with employee scheduling as well as interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personal.
Sou
Saint Kia
03.2020 - 04.2021
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Agency Chef
Alseasons Hospitality
06.2019 - 04.2021
Age & Child Care
Catering
Cafes & Pubs
Restaurants
Sou Chef
The Foresters
05.2018 - 06.2019
All-rounder: Larder, Pans, Fryer, Pizza & Pass where ever the head chef needed me.
Pizza experience in Traditional & Naples-style pizzas as well as making the dough & pizza sauce trained by a pizza chef from Naples
Appreciate to CDP Chef
Kingsley Wooloomooloo
01.2016 - 04.2018
Grill Section: Protein knowledge & Steak cooking levels including steaks bigger than 1kg
Working with an expediter to get everything ready before the main protein is ready to serve including Friday & Saturday Services off 220 to 300ppl in the venue
Appreciate Chef
Chop House
03.2015 - 01.2016
Larder Section: Cold entrees & Bar appetizers on happy hour
Salad Section: Tossing & Assembling unique styles of Salads & Making different types of dressing on the seasonal menu
Pan Section: Hot entrees & Side dishes
Appreciate Chef
European Catering
06.2014 - 03.2015
Prepping Canapé, Appetizers, Entrees, Mains & Dessert at the Kitchen Facility before going to the events.
On most weekends, I would go to events such as Weddings, Sports catering at stadiums or horse races, Social catering, Corporate events & Small Family Socials
Appreciate Chef
Toko
11.2013 - 05.2014
Robatayaki Grill: Prepping & Marinating large amounts of appetizers & Cooking Sushi rice
Fryer & Pans: Hot entrees, Shellfish experience, Pan cooked fish experience (weekly changing), Pasta, Hot sides & Wok experience
Expeditor: Working with Grill before main is ready, Plating mains before mains is ready, calling out the orders to the other sections so every thing comes up at the same time before mains is ready, Hot sides & Sauces
Senior Programme Officer at HETTAS(Health and Edu. Training and Tech Ass Supp)Senior Programme Officer at HETTAS(Health and Edu. Training and Tech Ass Supp)