Cecilia Le Busque
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Proactive Chef Manager known for creating diverse seasonal menus and enforcing food safety standards. Expertise in supervising kitchen staff and optimizing inventory management to ensure operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Aveo Retirement Villages
Buderim, Qld
06.2020 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations in a retirement village setting.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and compliance.
- Implemented food safety protocols and maintained hygiene standards.
- Coordinated special events and catered meals for residents' activities.
- Monitored inventory
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Enforced health department regulations regarding storage and preparation of foods.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Developed seasonal menus catering to diverse dietary needs.
Education
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
CTA Training Specialist
Brisbane, QLD11-2024
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety protocols
- Inventory control
- Cooking techniques
- Dietary needs awareness
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Budget management
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Dish preparation
- Effective communication
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety management
- Event planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Manager
Aveo Retirement Villages
06.2020 - Current
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
CTA Training Specialist