Chris Ferguson
Adelaide ,SA
Summary
I am a Chef of many years. I left school early to start my career in the food industry. I have been cooking ever since. There are some challenges in the kitchen but I can adapt and implement great ideas from my experience.
I have a Food Handlers Supervisor Certificate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Chef
Pinnacle People
Adelaide , Sa
02.2019 - Current
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
OzAsian Dumpling Market
Gyoza Records
Adelaide , Sa
10.2024 - 11.2024
- A short term Asian Food Festival I was in charge of operating "The Red Dragon" Dumpling house. Steaming and pan-frying four flavors of Chinese dumplings.
Part Time Kitchen Manager
SAAB Australia
Adelaide , Sa
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Managed daily employee meal feed of 150.
- Performed temperature monitoring alongside managing specific dietary needs.
Head Chef
Nest Kiosk
Kingston Park , Sa
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Boosted high-traffic sales due to prime beachfront location.
Chef
Parliament House
Adelaide , Sa
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Chef
Nano Cafe
Adelaide , Sa
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared homemade pizza, bread, and pastas.
Function Chef
Port Lincoln Hotel
Port Lincoln , Sa
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Organized various functions including weddings, graduations, staff dinners.
- Managed preparation of a la carte dishes.
Chef
Sodexo
Roxby Downs , Sa
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Provided sustenance to a large group of miners.
- Collaborated with kitchen team consisting of 25 chefs.
Chef
Bombay Bicycle Club
Ovingham , Sa
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Chef
Cafe Palazzo
Belair , Sa
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Apprentice chef
Education
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3
Regency Tafe Adelaide
Regency Park, SA06-2009
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Interpersonal communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OzAsian Dumpling Market
Gyoza Records
10.2024 - 11.2024
Part Time Kitchen Manager
SAAB Australia
06.2024 - 07.2024
Head Chef
Nest Kiosk
02.2024 - 06.2024
Chef
Nano Cafe
04.2022 - 02.2023
Chef
Parliament House
02.2022 - 10.2023
Agency Chef
Pinnacle People
02.2019 - Current
Function Chef
Port Lincoln Hotel
03.2018 - 07.2020
Chef
Sodexo
02.2011 - 07.2014
Chef
Bombay Bicycle Club
01.2009 - 02.2011
Chef
Cafe Palazzo
05.2007 - 01.2009
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3
Regency Tafe Adelaide
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