Ella blythman
Rye
Summary
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Experienced with food preparation and kitchen operations. Utilizes knife skills and knowledge of culinary techniques to support meal production. Strong understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
James Said Bistro
01.2024 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Apprentice Chef
Bansia Wine Room
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- running salad section
- running wood fire
- ordering
- doing temp logs every day
- cleaning dishes/kitchen
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
- Displayed strong attention to detail by consistently plating dishes according to established specifications in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Apprentice Chef
Sandhurst Club
02.2021 - 06.2023
- prepping herbs stock soups and sauces
- working beside my head chefs in service
- prepping for functions
- cleaning benches
- organising fridges and dry store
- Developed strong knife skills through regular practice under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Improved kitchen efficiency with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carrum Downs Secomdry Collage
Melbourne, VIC11-2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Effective communications
Timeline
Chef
James Said Bistro
01.2024 - 02.2025
Apprentice Chef
Bansia Wine Room
06.2023 - 01.2024
Apprentice Chef
Sandhurst Club
02.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Carrum Downs Secomdry Collage
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