BROOKE LEE
Townsville,QLD
Summary
With extensive culinary expertise from Karumba Hotel, I excel in menu planning and recipe development, ensuring high-quality dining experiences. My adeptness in inventory management and customer service enhances kitchen operations. I consistently uphold food safety standards, contributing to efficient and successful service delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling
Traverling
Abroad , Abroad
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Have been travelling overseas for almost two years also some work but am looking to get back into work again thankyou
Chef
Karumba hotel
Kurum, Qld
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared diverse menus for large-scale events and daily service.
- Managed kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
Courier driver
All steel towing
Townsville, Qld
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Delivered towing services efficiently across various locations.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding service updates.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved service-related issues promptly.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
Chef
Clermont hotel
Clermont, Qld
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared diverse menus for large-scale events and daily service.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Monitored food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Chef
Star hotel
Emerald , Qld
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared diverse menus for large-scale events and daily service.
- Developed new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Chef
Port Headland
Port Headland
10.2014 - 02.2014
- Lunch and dinner shift
- 60 plus hours a week
- Stock ordering
- Prep, cleaning etc in a high volume kitchen 150 to 200 covers
- Managed kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
Temp Chef
Rottnest Island Resort
Rottnest Island, Australia
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Breakfast chef/lunch days a week
- Prepared diverse dishes for guests at Rottnest Island Resort's dining facilities.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
Chef
Hotel Derby
Derby, Australia
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Lunch and dinner shift
- Prepared diverse menus for large-scale events and daily service.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Chef
Clermont Hotel
Clermont
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Cooking, menu planning, ordering off stock etc
- Gribb lunches 430am starts 6 days a week
Short Order Cook
Townsville RSL
Townsville
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Cooking by self
- Food Preparation
- Ordering Stock
- Very fast paced work, shift work/split shifts
Aged Care Assistant
Good Shepherd Nursing Home
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Caring for patients in Dementia Ward
- Feeding, bathing etc
- Taking patients on day trips
- Massaging
- Using hoists to lift patients
- Laundering
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Bakery Assistant
Jacob's Baker
09.2002 - 12.2005
- Opening and closing of shop
- Baking breads, pies, creams, buns etc
- Washing up, cleaning
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Taking orders
- Supervising staff
- Operated commercial baking equipment, including mixers and ovens.
- Assisted in daily production of various baked goods and pastries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bakery workspace.
Education
High School Diploma -
Townsville Grammer
Townsville, QLD12.1992
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Recipe development
- Kitchen operations
- Customer service
References
- Lenny Backhouse, Head Chef, Rottnest Island, 0401559939
- Scott, Manager, Clermont Hotel, 49831815
Hobbies and Interests
- Going to the beach
- Going to the Daintree for rainforest trips
- Going to the movies
- Doing volunteer work for World Vision and Meals on Wheels
- Yoga
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol, 2015
- First Aid Course, 2014
- Food Handlers Course, 2014
Personal Qualities
- Hardworking
- Team player
- Willing to listen and learn
- Bubbly personality
Timeline
Traveling
Traverling
02.2025 - 02.2026
Chef
Karumba hotel
12.2022 - 12.2024
Courier driver
All steel towing
08.2020 - 11.2022
Chef
Clermont hotel
03.2017 - 01.2020
Chef
Star hotel
02.2015 - 01.2017
Chef
Port Headland
10.2014 - 02.2014
Temp Chef
Rottnest Island Resort
09.2013 - 12.2013
Chef
Hotel Derby
02.2013 - 08.2013
Chef
Clermont Hotel
02.2013 - 08.2013
Short Order Cook
Townsville RSL
02.2010 - 04.2011
Aged Care Assistant
Good Shepherd Nursing Home
05.2006 - 06.2008
Bakery Assistant
Jacob's Baker
09.2002 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Townsville Grammer