Blair March
Seaford Heights,SA
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognised for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Chef
The Vault Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn, Sa
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh, local ingredients.
- Created daily specials based on available ingredients and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Managed food inventory, including ordering and storage of supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in culinary operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and dining area.
Chef Apprentice
Lenzerheide Restaurant
Hawthorn, SA
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Executed high-quality dishes under pressure during busy service hours.
- Evaluated raw materials for freshness prior to use, ensuring only high-quality ingredients were utilized.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Coordinated ordering of food supplies and managed inventory of ingredients to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Assisted in ordering food supplies and maintaining inventories of ingredients.
- 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
- Ensured quality of food products met high standards for customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated food quality to ensure freshness and compliance with standards. of food products to meet high standards.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure proper stock of ingredients. and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored food safety practices to prevent contamination in kitchen. and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Set up workstations with ingredients and tools to streamline food preparation.
Education
Highschool Graduate -
Reynella East College
Reynella, SACertificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SACertificate III - Commercial Cookery
Adelaide Institue of Hospitatlity
Adelaide, SASkills
- Food preparation, Plating and Presentation
- Food preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Quality Control
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Beverage Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Inventory control
- Supply Ordering
- Kitchen management
- BOH Operations
- Staff training
- Customer Service
- Staff training
References
The Vault Strathalbyn Owner - Tim Pearson 0448 124 432
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
Qualified Chef
The Vault Strathalbyn
02.2026 - Current
Chef Apprentice
Lenzerheide Restaurant
05.2024 - 02.2026
Chef Apprentice
Port Noarlunga Hotel and Maid of Auckland
12.2021 - 04.2024
Highschool Graduate -
Reynella East College
Certificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Adelaide Institue of Hospitatlity