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Blake Collins

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with experience in high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in training staff, ensuring food safety, and managing inventory. Aiming to leverage strengths in presentation and cost management to enhance restaurant operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sous Chef

Kelso hotel
Bathurst
09.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and presented high-quality dishes
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning and ingredient selection.
  • Managed kitchen inventory to ensure fresh ingredients were available.
  • Supported head chef in controlling food costs to enhance kitchen profitability.

Sous Chef

The 1880 Tavern
Bathurst
10.2023 - 08.2025
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning and ingredient selection.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.

Commis Chef

Rydges
Bathurst
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Assisted senior chefs with meal preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.

Apprentice Chef/Commis Chef

Panorama hotel
Bathurst
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • food prep
  • cleaning
  • cooking dishes for the pub

Education

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Tafe
01.2021 - 02.2023

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen inventory
  • Presentation skills
  • Leading a team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Kelso hotel
09.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

The 1880 Tavern
10.2023 - 08.2025

Commis Chef

Rydges
05.2023 - 10.2023

Apprentice Chef/Commis Chef

Panorama hotel
01.2021 - 05.2023

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Tafe
01.2021 - 02.2023
Blake Collins