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Cameron Brown

VAUCLUSE,NSW

Summary

Highly versatile chef with 8 years of progressive experience across diverse culinary settings and cuisines, including fine dining establishments, high-paced casual restaurants, and large-scale catering events. Proven ability to adapt culinary techniques and maintain standards of food quality and presentation. Solid foundation in classic French techniques and modern Sri Lankan cuisine. Enjoyable team player who boosts team spirits, constantly seeking to improve skills and knowledge in the kitchen. Motivated and adaptable professional who can work independently or collaboratively in different scenarios. Passionate about growing fruit and vegetables, as well as foraging in the wild for inspiration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Stop Vavle Espresso & Bar
Sydney, NSW
04.2024 - Current

Attended this coffee shop daily before work. I wanted to get back in to breakfast and brunch. Take a little break from restaurants. As Australia has a high standard for coffee and breakfast here.

  • Adapted recipes to accommodate guest dietary restrictions, resulting in improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Monitored food portion sizes and presentation standards, maintaining consistency across all prepared dishes.

Chef De Partie

The Waratah
Sydney, NSW
12.2023 - 07.2024

A newly pub opened by Evan Stroeve and Cynthia Litster they recruit me in.

As a chef there I was helping to planning to open the kitchen with a new crew, do did a few soft launches to understand the concept of the food and style we was going for.

  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ans indigenous ingredients.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Chef De Partie

Lankan Filling Station
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
  • Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.

Demi Chef/ Chef De Partie

Paradise Soho
London, UK
02.2022 - 08.2023

My experience with Paradise, that it was an Sri lankan restaurant. I adapted the that syle of cooking and a understanding. Working though the company I have learnt and grown an

understanding and exploring the new flavours and spices.

  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.

Chef De Partie

Bao Borough Market JKS Restaurant
London, UK
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • I am was charge of the chefs, making sure prep and sections were updated and topped up. So we can work as effectively and have a smooth service.
  • Everything has to be up to standard, quality control. At the end of the night I will collect all orders and put them through the system
  • Encouraging junior staff in all of their training need and development

Commis - Chef De Partie

Skinny Kitchen
London, UK
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • I grew and became a strong chef leading my Kitchen team in the toughest situations, I done all the HACCAP, delivers, stock check and make sure everything is all good
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques

Commis/ Demi Chef/ CDP

Original Flava
London, UK
01.2017 - 04.2022
  • They are two brothers who are Caribbean that they started up a cooking channel on social media grew from there and published three cookbooks
  • We run a lot of events in Westfield London, Private event supperclubs
  • 2021 we did a cooking demonstration at Taste of London doing a jerk chicken demonstration and getting the crowd involved

Education

Professional Chef Diploma Level 1,2,3 - Chef Training

Westminster Kingsway College
76 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PD, United Kingdom
09.2018

WSET - Level 1 Award in Wines

Westminster Kingsway College
London, UK
08.2018

WSET - Level 1 Award in Spirts

Westminster Kingsway College
London, UK
08.2019

Skills

  • Farm-to-Table
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Product Inventories
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Food Allergies
  • Waste Control

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Stop Vavle Espresso & Bar
04.2024 - Current

Chef De Partie

The Waratah
12.2023 - 07.2024

Chef De Partie

Lankan Filling Station
09.2023 - 03.2024

Demi Chef/ Chef De Partie

Paradise Soho
02.2022 - 08.2023

Chef De Partie

Bao Borough Market JKS Restaurant
02.2021 - 02.2022

Commis - Chef De Partie

Skinny Kitchen
01.2018 - 01.2021

Commis/ Demi Chef/ CDP

Original Flava
01.2017 - 04.2022

Professional Chef Diploma Level 1,2,3 - Chef Training

Westminster Kingsway College

WSET - Level 1 Award in Wines

Westminster Kingsway College

WSET - Level 1 Award in Spirts

Westminster Kingsway College
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