Esteban Torres
Sydney
Summary
Skilled Demi Chef with a proven track record at Rocksia Hotel, enhancing dining experiences through exceptional service and culinary creativity. Mastered knife skills and adaptability in the kitchen, significantly reducing food waste and improving service speed. Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to continual improvement, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Rocksia Hotel
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
- Provided exceptional customer service by accommodating special dietary requests or allergies, ensuring all guests enjoyed their dining experience.
- Reduced food waste by implementing effective portion control and utilizing surplus ingredients in creative dishes.
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Proactively identified potential issues in the kitchen workflow, offering solutions to improve efficiency and maintain high-quality food output.
Demi Chef
Precinct 37
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by accommodating special dietary requests while maintaining strict adherence to recipe guidelines.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Commis Chef
Santa Catarina
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
APEX Institute Of Education
Sydney, NSW07.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
APEX Institute Of Education
Sydney, NSW08.2021
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Vegetable Cutting
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife Skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Sanitation Practices
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Pasta Making
- Garnishing dishes
- Food Safety
- Cooking techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Demi Chef
Rocksia Hotel
03.2023 - Current
Demi Chef
Precinct 37
01.2022 - 12.2022
Commis Chef
Santa Catarina
10.2021 - 12.2021
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
APEX Institute Of Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
APEX Institute Of Education
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