David Baldwin
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
I have worked in Hospitality for the last 6 years. I very much enjoy working in a team based environment developing skills and taking knowledge from mentors and coworkers over the years to further my own understanding and contribution to the workplace. I believe i have a very strong work ethic and bring a great attitude to whatever tasks im given. I enjoy learning how to cook South East Asian food and would like to further my understanding of the Korean and Vietnamese food culture's so that i can present well rounded dish's inspired by s.e.a cooking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
University of southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Apprentice Chef
Burrow
Toowoomba, QLD
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Followed safety protocols when operating kitchen machinery such as blenders and mixers.
- Plated dishes according to instructions provided by head chef or sous chef.
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Took direction from head chef on menu items and preparation techniques.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure availability for service periods.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Education
Cert III in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Aurora Training Institute
Toowoomba, QLD08-2021
CERT II in Kitchen Operations -
TAFE QLD South West
Toowoomba, QLD09-2015
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Resource Management
- Dish Preparation
- Workflow Optimization
- Menu Development
- Kitchen Operations
- Knife Use
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Waste Control
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Effective Communications
- Recipe Development
- Grilling and Deep Frying Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
University of southern Queensland
01.2022 - 07.2024
Apprentice Chef
Burrow
08.2018 - 09.2021
Cert III in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Aurora Training Institute
CERT II in Kitchen Operations -
TAFE QLD South West
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