Glen Mills
Townsville
Summary
Spent 14 years in The British army before moving over to this side of the world in 2003.
Moved over to Austrailia from New Zealand in 2015 and have been working throughout the outback in that time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Cater Care
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Head Chef
Newlands Holiday Park
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
03.2019 - 11.2019
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
03.2018 - 11.2018
Education
City And Guilds And Military Qualifications - Food
Army School of Catering
06.1991
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Forecasting and Planning
- Food Safety Regulations
- Menu Development
- Purchasing Management
- Kitchen Management
Contact
Townsville, QLD 4810
Education
United Kingdom
Timeline
Head Chef
Cater Care
10.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2024
Head Chef
Newlands Holiday Park
03.2021 - 04.2023
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
03.2019 - 11.2019
Head Chef
Birdsville Hotel
03.2018 - 11.2018
City And Guilds And Military Qualifications - Food
Army School of Catering
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