BENJAMIN IACONO
Ryde,NSW
Summary
My work ethic is second to none. I am an adaptable, conscientious and confident person that works well in a team environment. I am a motivated hard worker with a “can do” attitude and I am keen to learn. I possess a strong attention to detail and have exceptional inter-personal skills. I have nine years’ experience in the hospitality industry, 5 years of professional experience as Head Chef in catering processes and management of a small team, with a proven success record in organizing tasks and increasing sales. As a staff member I aim to contribute to the safe and successful operation of the business by being a cooperative, punctual, conscientious and cheerful team player.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Sydney Mowing and Lawn Care
01.2021 - Current
- Established and successfully operate an independent service-based business, managing all daily operations end-to-end
- Coordinate client bookings, service schedules, and route planning to ensure timely and efficient delivery
- Prepare accurate quotes, manage invoicing, and track payments, ensuring consistent cash flow
- Build strong, repeat customer relationships through reliable service and clear communication
- Maintain high service quality standards and address customer issues professionally and promptly
- Manage equipment, supplies, and service materials while controlling operational costs
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and relevant regulations
- Identify growth opportunities and adapt services based on customer demand and feedback
Head Chef
Longueville Hotel
02.2020 - Current
- Preparing food
- Meeting sales targets
- Management of a large team and rostering
- Manage daily operations
- Menu creation
- Enforcing food hygiene regulation
- Ordering supplies
Butcher
Coles Zetland
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Breaking down carcasses into primary and secondary cuts
- Processing meat using knives, cleavers, saws and other equipment
- Preparing cuts for weighing, packing and sale or further processing
- Preparing meat-based products and meat derivatives
- Displaying cuts at meat counter and selling cuts to general public
- Ensuring work areas are clean and compliant with all food safety and hygiene standards
- During Covid Hospitality stand down
Head Chef / Operations Manager
Box Catering
05.2013 - 02.2020
- Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements
- Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
- Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food
- Assist the Catering Manager as required
- Emails, inbound and outbound calls
- Cleaning to OH&S Food Safety Standards
- Products/Produce ordering, liaising with suppliers
- Punctual food deliveries and pickups
- Event quoting and invoicing.
Smoke Alarm Technician
Smoke Alarms Australia
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Perform tests and inspections
- Install fire alarms
- Repair fire alarms
- Adhere to regulations
- Prepare reports
Apprentice Chef promoted Chef de Partie
Longueville Hotel
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Learning food preparation techniques
- Following chef instructions
- Storing food supplies
- Maintaining the kitchen clean and organized
- Portioning food items
- Adhering to food hygiene standards
Apprentice Butcher
Bush’s Meats
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Cash handling
- Till operations
- Undertake general duties assigned by the Manager
- Provide excellent customer service
- Assemble and operate mincers, grinders and mixers
- Processing meat using knives, cleavers, saws and other equipment
Apprentice Butcher
Woolworths
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Cash handling
- Till operations
- Undertake general duties assigned by the Manager
- Provide excellent customer service
- Assemble and operate mincers, grinders and mixers
- Processing meat using knives, cleavers, saws and other equipment
Sandwich Artist
Subway
09.2007 - 11.2007
- Ensuring that food safety standards are respected
- Collecting payments from customers
- Portioning food items
- Making Sandwich’s to high quality
Education
Diploma in Real Estate Services -
01.2015
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Ourimbah TAFE
01.2012
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
01.2012
Certificate III Butcher Meat Processing - undefined
Hamilton TAFE
01.2009
Pre-Vocational Electrical - undefined
Wyong TAFE
01.2008
Year 7 to Year 11 - undefined
Wadalba High
01.2006
Certification
- Work cover NSW OH&S Certificate (White Card) – 2004
- TVET course in I.T, Cert III - 2005
- NSW Year 11 Preliminary Certificate - 2006
- Qualified Butcher Meat Processing Cert III - 2009
- Qualified Chef, Cert III and IV - 2012
- Certificate of Registration, 03314545, Real Estate - 2016
- Senior First Aid Certificate - 2018
- Food Safety Supervisor - 2021
- Work Safely at Heights - 2021
Timeline
Owner
Sydney Mowing and Lawn Care
01.2021 - Current
Butcher
Coles Zetland
03.2020 - 06.2020
Head Chef
Longueville Hotel
02.2020 - Current
Head Chef / Operations Manager
Box Catering
05.2013 - 02.2020
Smoke Alarm Technician
Smoke Alarms Australia
12.2012 - 05.2013
Apprentice Chef promoted Chef de Partie
Longueville Hotel
03.2009 - 12.2012
Apprentice Butcher
Bush’s Meats
02.2008 - 03.2009
Sandwich Artist
Subway
09.2007 - 11.2007
Apprentice Butcher
Woolworths
02.2006 - 02.2008
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Ourimbah TAFE
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Certificate III Butcher Meat Processing - undefined
Hamilton TAFE
Pre-Vocational Electrical - undefined
Wyong TAFE
Year 7 to Year 11 - undefined
Wadalba High