David Silva
Sydney
Summary
Upcoming apprentice committed to enhancing kitchen efficiency and promoting a cohesive team environment. Skilled in food presentation and maintaining safety standards, with strong time management and customer service abilities. Eager to further culinary skills by embracing new techniques and increasing proficiency in the culinary field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef, The Shed
EASTERN CREEK QUARTERS
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared breakfast dishes, enhancing kitchen efficiency and teamwork
- Supported chefs in high-volume breakfast service, ensuring timely preparation
- Improved ingredient organization, contributing to smoother operations
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness, promoting a safe kitchen environment
Packaging, B&J Food Manufacturer
ARNDALE PARK
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined packaging inventory, reducing delays and boosting workflow efficiency
- Collaborated to resolve packaging issues, enhancing operations and improving team dynamics
- Implemented inventory solutions, achieving measurable improvements in process efficiency
- Gained insights into food production, managing deadlines effectively within operations
- Handled complex situations requiring effective solutions, contributing to operational success
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to address daily packaging challenges, driving continuous improvement in operational processes
H&M Warehousing, National Workforce
MARSDEN PARK
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Optimized warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing times
- Implemented inventory management strategies, leading to improved stock accuracy
- Efficiently picked and packed orders, ensuring accuracy and timely dispatch
- Collaborated with team to streamline processes, boosting productivity
Pick Packer, Young Guns Container Crew
BUNNING EASTERN CREEK
09.2020 - 08.2021
Education
CERT III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macquarie Uni
01.2025
HSC - ATAR 71, CERT II VET Retail
Parramatta Marist Highschool
11.2019
Skills
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Safety
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Food Safety Practices
Personal Information
- Title: Apprentice
- Date of Birth: 06/05/01
- Nationality: Australian/Filipino
- Driving License: 23122959
Hobbies and Interests
- Basic Degustation, For close family and friends, Ongoing for 1.5 years
- Competitive Tekken Player, Played in local tournaments, 2 years
- Health and Fitness, (Gym - Badminton - Hiking - Bouldering)
Contributions
- Philippines, 2024, Explored different restaurants and studied flavour profiles and dish plating in our own culture.
- Japan, 2024, Attended a Japanese cooking class - 2 hrs - Ramen, Okonomiyaki, Pork Katsu Ramen, Sushi and Soba noodles.
- America, 2020, Explored how they integrate different fusion styled dishes into their cooking styles.
- 2018 & 2019, Contributed to cooking for year 11 & 12 cohort during celebration & graduation.
Timeline
Commis Chef, The Shed
EASTERN CREEK QUARTERS
06.2024 - 07.2024
Packaging, B&J Food Manufacturer
ARNDALE PARK
03.2023 - 05.2024
H&M Warehousing, National Workforce
MARSDEN PARK
02.2022 - 01.2023
Pick Packer, Young Guns Container Crew
BUNNING EASTERN CREEK
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macquarie Uni
HSC - ATAR 71, CERT II VET Retail
Parramatta Marist Highschool
CERT III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
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