Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Essie Jefferies

Warragul

Summary

Dedicated aged care professional with Certificate Four in Aged Care, NDIS clearance, current criminal history check, and Working with Children clearance. Skilled in Commercial Cookery with Certificate Three. Committed to providing high-quality care and service to individuals in need.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Supervisor

Fairview Village
07.2025 - Current
  • Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and providing training to kitchen staff members.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by consistently creating and presenting high-quality dishes.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members amicably while taking steps to prevent future issues.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork among kitchen staff members for improved productivity.

Trade Instructor

Queensland Corrective Services
03.2008 - 12.2009

Supervising clients who are preparing and cooking food .

Chef

Integrated Labour Higher
04.2009 - 09.2013
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • 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.

Education

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery -

TAFE QLD
QLD
07.2001

Food Safety Certificate Level 2 -

TAFE QLD
QLD
03.2025

Skills

  • Personal hygiene
  • Infection control
  • Sanitation
  • Kitchen operations
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Allergen awareness
  • Menu development
  • Waste reduction
  • Recipe creation
  • Cost control
  • Special diets
  • Food safety management
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Supervising food prep
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food safety
  • Safe food handling
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Time management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support 2024
  • Hand Hygiene Completed 2024
  • Do Food Safety 2024

Timeline

Chef Supervisor

Fairview Village
07.2025 - Current

Chef

Integrated Labour Higher
04.2009 - 09.2013

Trade Instructor

Queensland Corrective Services
03.2008 - 12.2009

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery -

TAFE QLD

Food Safety Certificate Level 2 -

TAFE QLD
Essie Jefferies