Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
I wish to commit 100% !!.Give me a chance to fulfill my dream and I won't let you down!!
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Christopher (Chris) Fox

Lilydale,VIC

Summary

Proven kitchen hand with a track record of enhancing team efficiency and kitchen operations at Rocco's Cafe. Skilled in kitchen cleaning, maintenance, and food preparation, coupled with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly. Demonstrated initiative by self-learning food ordering processes, aiming to leverage these abilities to fulfil aspirations of becoming a commercial cook

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Kichen Hand/fryer

Roccos Cafe
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees and junior staff in back of house at sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
  • Have learnt how to do all forms of dishes efficiently by hand and using a commercial dishwasher
  • Become competent with frying/grilling burgers and cafe foods and the presentation of this in a cafe and for hygienic take away presentation
  • I self initiated to assist owner in food ordering to reduce their workload ,including collecting these items if needed to be helpful to my employer I believe I can apply these skills effectively in my upcoming job
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
  • Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework. extensively was involved in food preparation
  • Fostered a positive working environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, respect, and collaboration with team members.
  • Stepped in to help out at front of house when needed,though my passion and where i feel most at home is in the kitchen at the back of house and wish to consolidate ,and learn from a chef to make my dream of becoming a commercial cookery chef into a reality
  • I enjoyed working here but feel in order to explore my career as commercial chef which wasn't a option at this cafe I needed to leave to make this happen and explore my future to give my new employer a immediate start and availability.
  • I am very grateful for the start at Rocco's as it has given me the initiative to experiment with new recipes from scratch making regular meals for my family and practice my knife skills for hopefully upcoming apprenticeship as commerical cooking course.


Kitchen Hand

Coldstream Brewery
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff and following direction and instruction from the head chef.
  • I was hoping to commence a apprenticeship here but was used over the holiday period but not offered further enhancement to career so declined further employment .
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.

Kitchen Hand

The Coach
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.

Was initially promised at apprenticeship but due to multiple chefs leaving this was unable to be accommodated

  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.

Education

No Degree - Successfully Completed Year12 VCE 2020

Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Lilydale, VIC
12.2020

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Food Preparation
  • Grilling/frying
  • Dishwashing
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Dishwashing expertise
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Cleaning proficiency
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food safety understanding
  • Developing knife skills
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Hoping to continue to develop food plating and garnishing
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Hoping to learn menu planning
  • Hoping to be involved with high volume dinning and portion control
  • Love creating different meals from every corner of the world , experimenting with different ingredients and learning from every success and failure

I wish to commit 100% !!.Give me a chance to fulfill my dream and I won't let you down!!

Happy to start  as a kitchen hand ,gain further  experience in such a positive and friendly environment and if opportunity presents  to become a commercial chef and start my career down the yellow brick road  I would  be extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity ....

Additional Information

Quick learner with a strong work ethic
- Approachable, friendly, and outgoing.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
- Reliable, helpful, and supportive team member.

-Wont let you down!


Completed Barista Coffee Making Course and RSA (Responsible Service of
Alcohol) license.


In addition-Food technology was my favourite subject at school

Year 8-12

Still use today receipes I mastered at school


Reference-Lachlan From Roccos Cafe

Worked with Lachlan for 3years

Was my Supervisor and is a Commercial Chef

and so supportive

Lachlan McDonald: 0409 499 141

Timeline

Kitchen Hand

Coldstream Brewery
10.2023 - 01.2024

Kitchen Hand

The Coach
09.2022 - 12.2022

Kichen Hand/fryer

Roccos Cafe
04.2021 - 05.2024

No Degree - Successfully Completed Year12 VCE 2020

Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Christopher (Chris) Fox