- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Baking
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in gym exercise
Felix Quaresmini
Kempsey,NSW
Summary
Versatile and diligent, honed food preparation and teamwork skills at Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Excelled in fast-paced environments, experience in diverse cooking techniques and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional cleanliness and food safety practices, contributing to high-quality culinary experiences. Very punctual, I have never been late or called in sick to work without notice. Trying to become the best apprentice I can be by showing up Thirty - Forty five minutes early (unpaid) to all shifts
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club
02.2024 - Current
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by assisting fellow team members during peak service hours when needed.
- Acquired knowledge of diverse cooking methods including grilling, baking, frying, sautéing and steaming to produce high-quality dishes efficiently.
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
- Assisted in inventory control, ensuring optimal levels of ingredients and supplies were available for daily operations.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Prepared and served various food items in a degustation and al a carte menus.
Kitchen Hand
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Farm Hand
Kempsey Hydroponic Growers
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
- Packaged bamboo products for shipment and additional processing.
Junior Barista
South Kempsey Corner Store
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring optimal efficiency during peak hours.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu offerings when seasonal changes or promotional items were introduced.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow for improved customer service experience.
- Ensured prompt service delivery by efficiently managing multiple tasks under pressure during peak business hours.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to continually improve skill set and knowledge of industry trends.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Technical College
Port Macquarie, NSW09-2025
Skills
- Food Safety Practices
- Positive attitude
- Dependable and hardworking
- Cleanliness
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Dishwashing
- Cooking techniques
- Equipment cleaning
- Ingredient knowledge
- Punctual and reliable
- Sanitation practices
- Portion and cost control
- Team player
- Food presentation
- Cleaning proficiency
- Inventory management
- POS systems
- Heavy lifting
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock management
- Active listener
- Food safety measures
- Kitchen operations
- Opening and closing duties
- Recipe execution
- Excellent memory
- FLUENT IN ENGLISH
Interests
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club
02.2023 - 02.2024
Junior Barista
South Kempsey Corner Store
03.2022 - 07.2022
Farm Hand
Kempsey Hydroponic Growers
08.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Technical College
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