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Felipe Castaneda Rojas

Sydney,Australia

Summary

I am a Graduate, who has had experience working in different kitchens, learning from different cuisines and cultures, with a positive attitude and looking for opportunities to keep growing in the kitchen industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Petermen (2 Hats)
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.

Chef de partie

Auvers Darling Square
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Open and close the kitchen
  • Check stock
  • Work rotative shifts in the different sections of the kitchen (Pass, Pan, Larder, Pastry, Fryer) breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Follow recipes, and make dishes from different menus

Casual Chef

Poetica (1 Hat)
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Work in front of customers maintaining hygiene and organized sections
  • Prepare orders from the larder, dessert, and entree section
  • Check mise en place, and prep lists
  • Follow recipes
  • Follow workflows
  • Write down the items I need to order for my section and submit it to the sous chef
  • Prepare dishes maintaining standard and quality

Chef

Cafe Monstera
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Open and close the kitchen
  • Create dishes and change the menu using seasonal ingredients
  • Training staff
  • Follow standard recipes
  • Maintain Standard and quality
  • Talk to suppliers, place orders, check deliveries, and look for better prices

Chef de partie

Restaurant Plage
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Make prep
  • Look after the entrée section and dessert section
  • Help the head chef with plating in the hot section
  • Cleaning and closing the kitchen

Chef de partie

Shuk
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Make prep
  • Open and close the kitchen
  • Place orders to providers
  • Check deliveries
  • Use FIFO
  • Cleaning the kitchen and equipment
  • Look after the Cold and hot sections

Grill cook

Isla Morada
06.2018 - 01.2019

Grill cook

El Corral Gourmet
12.2017 - 06.2018

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
08.2016 - 11.2017

Education

Diploma - hospitality

Evolution Hospitality Institute
03.2024

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Evolution Hospitality Institute
12.2021

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Evolution Hospitality Institute
12.2021

Skills

  • Kitchen organization
  • Team management
  • Food presentation
  • Plating and presentation
  • Garnishes
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Knife skills

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Petermen (2 Hats)
06.2024 - 11.2024

Casual Chef

Poetica (1 Hat)
11.2023 - 02.2024

Chef de partie

Auvers Darling Square
02.2023 - 05.2024

Chef de partie

Restaurant Plage
05.2021 - 11.2021

Chef

Cafe Monstera
02.2021 - 01.2023

Chef de partie

Shuk
03.2019 - 02.2021

Grill cook

Isla Morada
06.2018 - 01.2019

Grill cook

El Corral Gourmet
12.2017 - 06.2018

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
08.2016 - 11.2017

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Evolution Hospitality Institute

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Evolution Hospitality Institute

Diploma - hospitality

Evolution Hospitality Institute
Felipe Castaneda Rojas