Christian Bahamondes
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Ambitious cook with own food truck business, proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Bahas Taqueria
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment for staff and customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak meal times.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favourable pricing on ingredients while maintaining product quality standards.
- Upheld strict food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination or illness resulting from improper handling practices.
- Assisted in menu planning by researching industry trends, analyzing customer feedback, and recommending recipe adjustments accordingly.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSWCertificate I - Food Safety Supervisor
SYDNEY FOOD
Sydney, NSW04.2021
CERT III - Individual Support
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW02.2018
Skills
- Food Presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Health Regulations
- Waste Reduction
- Sanitation Standards
- Recipe Creation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ordering Supplies
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
Timeline
Cook Manager
Bahas Taqueria
03.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2019 - 03.2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Certificate I - Food Safety Supervisor
SYDNEY FOOD
CERT III - Individual Support
TAFE NSW
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