Dean McKinnon
Ringwood,Australia
Summary
- I Have an Extensive knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment. - Proven ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments while maintaining attention to detail. - Strong organisational skills, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of food orders. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers. - Exceptional creativity in developing new recipes and adapting existing ones to meet dietary restrictions or preferences. - Proficient in adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Crown Hotel Lilydale
Victoria
10.2019 - Current
- Led daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu offerings to enhance guest experience.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Managed inventory control, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Assisted in cost management initiatives by optimizing ingredient usage and sourcing local products.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef
Knox Tavern
Wantirna South
10.2019 - Current
- Stock control, ordering, staff meals, restaurant service, managing kitchen cleaning and other kitchen duties
- Type Of Business: Restaurant, Pub
Cook
Arnhem Club
Nhulunbuy, NT
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Stock control, ordering, staff meals, restaurant service, managing kitchen cleaning and other kitchen duties
- Type Of Business: Restaurant
Cook
Marriner Group
Melbourne, VIC
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Cooking, food preparation, a la carte restaurant service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, functions including canapés for up to 1000pax, pastries for all 3 venues, 3 course menu up to 500pax as well as buffet.
- Type Of Business: Function Venue - Weddings Corporate dinners and events as well as Theatre events.
Cook
McDonalds
Keysborough, VIC
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Customer service, preparing foods, cleaning, maintenance of the equipment & machines, the ability to work with a broad range of customers and staff members
- Type Of business: Fast Food
Education
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
AVTES
08.2023
Year 12 - undefined
Noble Park Secondary College
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- Time management and multitasking abilities
Certification
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate No. 13791992-9564844
- Issue Date: 2023-08-29
- Provider No. 5090
Timeline
Sous Chef
Crown Hotel Lilydale
10.2019 - Current
Chef
Knox Tavern
10.2019 - Current
Cook
Arnhem Club
10.2016 - 12.2018
Cook
Marriner Group
02.2012 - 06.2015
Cook
McDonalds
01.2008 - 04.2011
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
AVTES
Year 12 - undefined
Noble Park Secondary College