Benjamin Duffy
Penrose
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Mittagong RSL, skilled in food safety and kitchen management. Proven track record of developing innovative menu items and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction. Adept in grilling techniques and committed to maintaining high food quality standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Mittagong RSL
Mittagong
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared high-quality meals adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills and teamwork.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and minimizing costs.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for customers.
- Implemented regular quality control checks to maintain dish consistency and presentation.
- Led kitchen team during peak service hours, optimizing workflow and enhancing performance.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Apprentice Chef
Mittagong RSL Club
Mittagong, NSW
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted in food preparation and plating for various menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure food quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations.
- Learned and applied cooking techniques under supervision of senior chefs.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during peak service hours.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's
Sutton Forest, NSW
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service by efficiently taking orders and handling transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance customer experience.
- Prepared food items according to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet high-volume demands during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Education
Education
Mossvale High School
Moss Vale, NSWCertificate 3 Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
NSW07.2025
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Plating techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Equipment maintenance
- Vegetarian cooking
- Food service operations
- Food spoilage prevention
- Seafood preparation
- Butchery skills
- Pasta making
- Vegan cooking
Certification
- Certificate 3 Commercial cookery Training - 3 years
Timeline
Chef
Mittagong RSL
02.2026 - Current
Apprentice Chef
Mittagong RSL Club
02.2023 - 02.2026
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's
03.2020 - 10.2022
Education
Mossvale High School
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW