Byron Coleman
6 Kings Pl Burnside 4560 ,QLD
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 3 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and enthusiastic chef trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Talented Apprentice Chef with strong proficiency in sanitation procedures and recipe development. Skilled at developing creative and delicious menus and recipes. Focused and reliable to work weekends and evenings. Adept at taking orders and working kitchen machinery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
The Prickly Piñata
08.2021 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Cook
Thai Point Bli Bli
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
Education
Finished Grade 10 -
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy, QLDSkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Certification
- Cotton tree,the prickly piñata - 2 year off training for a cert 3 in commercial cookery
Timeline
Chef
The Prickly Piñata
08.2021 - 03.2024
Cook
Thai Point Bli Bli
12.2020 - 03.2021
Finished Grade 10 -
Kingaroy State High School
- Cotton tree,the prickly piñata - 2 year off training for a cert 3 in commercial cookery
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