Blair March
Seaford Heights,SA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Apprentice
Lenzerheide Restaurant
Hawthorn, SA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in executing high-quality dishes during busy service hours.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness of product.
- Plated dishes according to instructions provided by head chef or sous chef.
- Assisted in ordering food supplies and maintaining inventories of ingredients.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Supported dishwashing team to ensure a steady supply of clean utensils.
Chef Apprentice
Port Noarlunga Hotel and Maid of Auckland
Noarlunga And Edwardstown, SA
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Seaford And Noarlunga, SA
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Adelaide Institue of Hospitatlity
Adelaide, SAHighschool Graduate -
Reynella East College
Reynella, SA11.2022
Certificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA10.2021
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Inventory Management
- Menu Planning
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Food Prep Planning
- BOH Operations
- Safe Food Handling
- Recipe Development
- Relationship Building
- Espresso Machine Operation
- Credit Card Transactions
- Product Displays
- Cash Handling
References
Lenzerheide Headchef - Ruby Hattam 0459 908 617
Former CDP Port Noarlunga Hotel - Sam Ditton 0432 416 732
Former CDP Maid of Auckland - Manning Debler 0403 926 606
Timeline
Chef Apprentice
Lenzerheide Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Chef Apprentice
Port Noarlunga Hotel and Maid of Auckland
12.2021 - 04.2024
Crew Member
McDonalds
05.2018 - 12.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Adelaide Institue of Hospitatlity
Highschool Graduate -
Reynella East College
Certificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies