Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
southern cross care
North Turramurra
10.2023 - Current
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Chef Supervisor
THE COFFEE EMPORIUM
HORNSBY
03.2022 - 10.2023
Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
Ordered supplies and equipment as needed.
Developed menus, recipe standards, plate presentation guidelines, and portion control standards.
Trained new kitchen personnel in proper food preparation techniques.
Created weekly menu plans based on seasonal ingredients availability.
Reviewed customer feedback data to improve service delivery.
Chef De Partie
AVONDALE GOLF CLUB
PYMBLE
09.2021 - 12.2022
Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Catering Assistant
COMPASS GROUP
03.2019 - 11.2021
Assisted in setting up and breaking down catering events.
Ensured quality control of all food products before serving.
Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces after each event.
Restocked supplies when needed throughout the duration of events.
Chef De Partie
CUORI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
HORNSBY
08.2020 - 09.2021
Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
Kitchen Assistant
BELLA CATERING
09.2018 - 03.2019
Prepared food items consistently following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
Stocked supplies such as food items and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and pots.
Received deliveries from vendors ensuring that all orders were correct according to invoices.