David Trew
North Rothbury,NSW
Summary
Dynamic cook with extensive catering experience , recognized for exceptional knife skills and strong customer service. Proven ability to enhance food presentation and maintain high sanitation standards, contributing to a significant reduction in food waste. Skilled in multitasking and kitchen organization, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/kitchen Assistant
The Blind Chef
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
Cook
Eden Grounds
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Assistant Manager
Dominos's Pizza
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Cook
Crackle N Spit Catering
10.2006 - 01.2008
Education
Certificate - Business Catering
TAFE NSW
NSWCertificate III - Retail Supervision
5 Star Training
Singleton, NSWCertificate II - Retail Operations
5 Star Training
Singleton, NSWYear 12 - High School
Matraville High School
Sydney, NSW12.1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Food plating
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Event catering
- Ingredient selection
- Extensive catering background
Timeline
Cook/kitchen Assistant
The Blind Chef
01.2025 - 05.2025
Cook
Eden Grounds
02.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager
Dominos's Pizza
12.2008 - 09.2010
Cook
Crackle N Spit Catering
10.2006 - 01.2008
Certificate - Business Catering
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Retail Supervision
5 Star Training
Certificate II - Retail Operations
5 Star Training
Year 12 - High School
Matraville High School
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