Blair Peterson
Kedron,QLD
Summary
Experienced Chef Manager successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Manager
Compass Group
St. Lucia, Qld
03.2021 - Current
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Organized and oversaw food service and health safety training
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Head Chef
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Brisbane CBD, Qld
02.2016 - 07.2020
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering, stock tacks and budgets.
- Maintained impeccable service standards, quality and presentation
- Menu design for corporate events, formal dinners, canape, seasonal menus.
- Building a professional and solid working relationship with management and clients.
Contract Chef
Self Employed
Brisbane, QLD
01.2017 - Current
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Working in various Age Care Facilities for Aveo, Regis and Sodexo.
- Contract chef for Suncorp Stadium, GABBA, Royal Pines Resort,
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Head Chef
ISS Facility Services
Wickham, WA
11.2012 - 01.2016
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Ensuring a high standard of food service and presentation.
- Managing and maintaining monthly food cost budgets and stock control.
- Running and overseeing the production of a 700 capacity facility.
- Implementing, costing and the running of the Hammersley Lodge Corporate catering for Rio Tinto’s CEO, invited Heads of State, Ambassadors and VIP Guest.
- Ensured that my whole kitchen brigade was trained and followed HACCP and food allergen, temperature control, food handling and cross contamination procedures and food labelling procedures.
Head Chef
Burnt Orange Cafe
Sydney, NSW
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining cost controls.
- Implementing of the whole kitchen fit out, ovens, freezers,cool rooms, exhaust fans, complete kitchen equipment operation.
- Sourcing credible suppliers, and the employment of a whole kitchen brigade.
- Trained all staff members in Food Safety Handling Procedures, in line with HACCP, and OH&S charts, as well as writing food hygiene and safety handbooks.
- The restaurant has been on Sydney Weekender, The Sydney morning Herald, and Foodservice magazine
Consultant Chef
Create Food Design
London, UK
10.2004 - 02.2007
- Oversaw kitchen operations for 1000 guest and variety of locations throughout London
- Working for London’s largest and prestigious event caterers.
- Cooking for Her Majesty the Queens 80th. Birthday. Under Chefs Marcus Wareing and Richard Corrigan.
- Catering for a wide variety of distinguished guest such as Sir David Attenborough, Prince Charles, Tom Cruise, and John Travolta.
Education
Certificate IV in Hospitality -
Avana
Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship -
South Brisbane Collage
QldSkills
- Problem Solving
- Performance Improvement
- Profit Optimization
- Relationship Building
- Health Code Compliance
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Time Management
- Monitoring Food Preparation
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor
- Responsible Management of Licensed Venues (RMVL)
- RSA
- Certificate IV in Hospitality
- Covid-19 Dinning-in Training.
- Covid-19 Infection Control
- HACCP Food Safety & Allergen Awareness
- Police Check 2020
- Working with Children Blue Card 2019
- Fire Warden Certificate
- Computer Literate
- Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Timeline
Catering Manager
Compass Group
03.2021 - Current
Contract Chef
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Head Chef
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
02.2016 - 07.2020
Head Chef
ISS Facility Services
11.2012 - 01.2016
Head Chef
Burnt Orange Cafe
09.2009 - 11.2012
Consultant Chef
Create Food Design
10.2004 - 02.2007
Certificate IV in Hospitality -
Avana
Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship -
South Brisbane Collage