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Brennan Henriksen

Allansford

Summary

Adept Head Chef with a proven track record at Terang Bistro, skilled in kitchen management and team leadership. Excelled in menu development, leveraging food safety knowledge to ensure top-notch dining experiences. Demonstrated excellence in fostering team unity and managing food costs, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and culinary quality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Terang Bistro at the Middle
12.2020 - Current
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Head Chef

Wheatsheaf Hotel
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Personal Care Assistant

Lyndoch Living
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Chef

Mout Shadwell Hotel
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
06.2009 - 12.2013
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.

Apprentice Chef

Royal Hotel
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
  • Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.

Education

Certificate III - Personal Care Assistant

Southwest Tafe
Warrnambool, VIC
11.2015

Certificate III - Commercial Cooking

Avtest
Warrnambool, VIC
09.2015

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen management
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Team work
  • Cleaning

Timeline

Head Chef

Terang Bistro at the Middle
12.2020 - Current

Chef

Mout Shadwell Hotel
06.2015 - 09.2015

Head Chef

Wheatsheaf Hotel
01.2015 - 12.2020

Personal Care Assistant

Lyndoch Living
10.2014 - 12.2015

Apprentice Chef

Royal Hotel
06.2012 - 11.2013

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
06.2009 - 12.2013

Certificate III - Personal Care Assistant

Southwest Tafe

Certificate III - Commercial Cooking

Avtest
Brennan Henriksen