Daeshance Cooke
Helidon,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Commis Chef with experience working with Prue Campbell, skilled in food preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Adept at multitasking and maintaining mise en place, contributing to consistently high-quality dish presentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commis Chef
Prue Campbell
Taupo, New Zealand
08.2021 - 03.2025
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained stock rotation and ordering.
- Maintained a professional standard when producing and presenting dishes.
Assistant
Ariki Suliafu
Napier, New Zealand
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained stock rotation and ordering.
- Maintained a professional standard when producing and presenting dishes.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Toi Ohomai
Rotorua, New Zealand05.2022
Year 12 Completion -
Taupo Nui A Tia Highschool
Taupo, New Zealand12.2019
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food preparation
- Mise en place
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Knife handling skills
Accomplishments
- Nestlé Golden Chef Hat Awards 2021
(Silver Medal 🥈)
(Silver Medal 🥈)Nestlé Golden Chef Hat Awards 2022
Certification
- Foundation skills 2862 (level 2)
- New Zealand Culinary Arts (level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Cookery NZQF 2102 (level 5)
Timeline
Commis Chef
Prue Campbell
08.2021 - 03.2025
Assistant
Ariki Suliafu
02.2019 - 02.2019
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Toi Ohomai
Year 12 Completion -
Taupo Nui A Tia Highschool