Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Carla Thomson

The Secret Buddha Cafe
Burnie,TAS
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Experienced chef specializing in food safety, kitchen management, and customer service. Proven ability to create seasonal menus and develop effective training materials, ensuring high-quality food preparation and compliance with health regulations.

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in food safety and sanitation. Skilled in supervising kitchen staff and crafting unique menus, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Ready to leverage leadership skills to drive team performance.

Work History

Chef

3 Years 3 Months
The Secret Buddha Cafe | 09.2023 - 12.2026
  • Crafted seasonal menu items focusing on local ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
  • Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
  • Developed training materials for new employees, enhancing onboarding processes and culinary skills.

Village Millibar & Takeaway Somerset

1 Year 5 Months
Tam 0452285776 | 04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Dairy Farmer

7 Years 8 Months
Self Employed | 07.2015 - 03.2023
  • Managed daily operations of dairy farm, ensuring optimal animal welfare and production efficiency.
  • Implemented sustainable farming practices, improving environmental impact and resource managed
  • Oversaw herd health programs, collaborating with veterinarians to maintain livestock well-being.
  • Implemented sustainable farming practices, improving environmental impact and resource management.

Education

Introduction To Espresso Coffee - Hospitality

Tafe | Shepparton, VIC | 04-2023

Responsible Service of Alchol - Hoispitality

Go Tafe | Devonport, TAS | 04-2023

Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety - Hospitality

Go Tafe | Shepparton, VIC | 03-2023

Certificate III Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Tafe | Burnie, TAS | 02-2010

Skills

Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Food quality
Kitchen management
Food presentation

Certification

commercial Training -

  • RSA - Go Tafe 2023
  • food handlers -Go Tafe 2023
  • coffee Training - Go Tafe 2023

Timeline

Chef

The Secret Buddha Cafe
09.2023 - 12.2026Read More

Village Millibar & Takeaway Somerset

Tam 0452285776
04.2023 - 09.2024Read More

Dairy Farmer

Self Employed
07.2015 - 03.2023Read More

Tafe

Introduction To Espresso Coffee from Hospitality
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Go Tafe

Responsible Service of Alchol from Hoispitality
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Go Tafe

Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety from Hospitality
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Tafe

Certificate III Commercial Cookery from Hospitality
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Carla Thomson