Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Personal Attributes
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Don Dampage

Heidelberg heights,Australia

Summary

Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.

Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Baci Restaurant
10.2024 - Current
  • Chef Baci Restaurant, Melbourne (2024-2025)
  • Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in accordance with restaurant standards.
  • Assisted senior chefs in menu planning and ingredient selection.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, adhering to health regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and food handling techniques.

Trainee Chef

Now and Then Café
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Trainee Chef at Now and Then Café, Prahran, Melbourne (2020-2022)

Education

SOUTHBANK, VIC
10.2025

Higher Diploma - Hospitality management

ASLI College
Melbourne
01.2023

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

ASLI College
Melbourne
01.2022

Diploma - Hospitality Management

ASLI College
Melbourne
01.2022

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

ASLI College
Melbourne
01.2021

Skills

  • Menu Planning: Collaborating with restaurant management to create menus that reflect the concept, style, and seasonality of the establishment
  • Food Preparation: Overseeing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, ensuring consistency in taste, portion size, and quality
  • Kitchen Management: Managing kitchen staff, assigning tasks, and overseeing their performance to ensure smooth operation during service hours
  • Inventory Management: Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of food and kitchen supplies, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages or overstocking
  • Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhering to food safety standards and regulations, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and ensuring compliance with health codes
  • Quality Control: Inspecting ingredients for freshness and quality, and supervising cooking techniques to ensure that food meets the restaurant's standards
  • Training and Development: Providing guidance and training to kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and food handling practices
  • Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate meal service and address any customer concerns or special requests
  • Continuous Improvement: Staying updated on culinary trends, experimenting with new ingredients and techniques, and actively seeking feedback to enhance the dining experience and maintain competitiveness in the market

Timeline

Chef

Baci Restaurant
10.2024 - Current

Trainee Chef

Now and Then Café
01.2020 - 01.2022

Higher Diploma - Hospitality management

ASLI College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

ASLI College

Diploma - Hospitality Management

ASLI College

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

ASLI College

Personal Attributes

  • Communication Skills: I have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and working with groups to develop strong people skills, interacting with people of different backgrounds.
  • Teamwork: Collaborating competently with team members, having exceptional understanding in teamwork through ensuring a mutual atmosphere, capability to construct and prolong cohesive working relationships with team members.
  • Analytical Skills: Having exceptional analytical and numerical skills with strong problem-solving ability, experience in completing comprehensive data analysis, and the ability to conceptualize problems and develop well-reasoned and integrated solutions.
  • Attention to Detail: Displaying competency and paying full attention towards details, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of particulars, executing corrections on errors that occur and performing thorough reviews on necessary documents.
Don Dampage