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Declan Price

Warriewood,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Chef with fine-dining expertise at Merivale Group, skilled in kitchen management and food safety. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective inventory management and enhance team collaboration under pressure. Adept at crafting exquisite dishes while ensuring compliance with sanitation guidelines and allergen awareness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Bacino
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Fishmonger

Pittwater Seafood
07.2022 - 08.2024

Chef De Partie

Merivale Group
12.2016 - 07.2022
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing spoilage or waste.
  • Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
  • Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pittwater High School
Mona Vale, NSW
12-2015

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen management
  • Meal preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communications
  • Kitchen operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Allergen awareness
  • Sauce preparation
  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Pantry restocking
  • Seafood preparation
  • Butchery skills
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Pasta making
  • Resource management
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Vendor relations
  • Order delivery practices
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food storage
  • Special diets
  • Nutrition
  • Stock ordering
  • Budgeting and cost control

Certification

SIT30816 Certificate lll in Commercial Cookery

Date of issue: 22 April 2021
Certificate Number: CERT43212


Food Safety Supervisor (expired)

Timeline

Chef

Bacino
09.2024 - 07.2025

Fishmonger

Pittwater Seafood
07.2022 - 08.2024

Chef De Partie

Merivale Group
12.2016 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Pittwater High School

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