Brayan Fernando
chef
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Ambitious and promising commis chef with culinary education and prestigious intern and entry-level work experience. Trained in multiple cuisines and preparations and extremely knowledgeable of basic and advanced cooking techniques. Able to prioritize safety in the kitchen while upholding high standards for meal and ingredient preparation. Takes direction well and can work under extreme pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Passionate about pursuing a career in the culinary industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook / Commis Chef
Moonee Valley Racing Club
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Demi Chef
Delaware North
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Kitchen Porter
Moonee Valley Racing Club
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for shifts and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
- Gained proficiency in various cooking techniques while assisting chefs with meal preparation duties as needed.
- Supported kitchen staff during peak times, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Managment - Hospitality Management
Blue Bay College
Melbourne, VIC2024
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academia International
Melbourne, VIC2023
Diploma of Hospitality Managment - Hospitality Managment
Academia International
Melbourne, VIC2023
Food Handler Certificate - Commercial Cookery
Academia International
Melbourne, VIC2022
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academia International
Melbourne, VIC2022
Skills
- Catering
- Hygiene practices
- Mise en place
- Cleanliness
- Basic cooking methods
- Food Safety
- Stock rotation
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service and teamwork
Certificates
- Advance Diploma of Hospitality Management (2024)
- Diploma of Hospitality Management (2023)
- Certificate 3 in commercial cookery (2022)
- Certificate 4 in commercial cookery (2022)
- Food handler certificate (2022)
- Diploma of business accounting (2020)
Timeline
Cook / Commis Chef
Moonee Valley Racing Club
01.2024 - Current
Demi Chef
Delaware North
07.2023 - 05.2024
Kitchen Porter
Moonee Valley Racing Club
10.2021 - 12.2023
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Managment - Hospitality Management
Blue Bay College
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academia International
Diploma of Hospitality Managment - Hospitality Managment
Academia International
Food Handler Certificate - Commercial Cookery
Academia International
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academia International
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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