Hayley Brown
BELMONT (VIC),VIC
Summary
Punctual and experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognised for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Birdhouse
APOLLO BAY (VIC), VIC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Head Chef
Brewhouse
APOLLO BAY (VIC), VIC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Owner/Chef
scorched grill
APOLLO BAY (VIC), VIC
03.2015 - 02.2022
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Education
Cert 3 Commercial Cookery (trades Apprenticeship) -
Box Hill Tafe
Melbourne, VIC06-2006
High School Diploma -
Canterbury Girls
Melbourne, VIC11-2002
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Menu development
- Staff Coordination
- Food Service Operations
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Food preparation techniques
- New Hire Training
- Kitchen Management
references
- Trephina Caird 0421455227
- Briony Grocott 0417036381
- Gavan Rix 0439943414
Timeline
Chef
Birdhouse
10.2023 - 03.2024
Head Chef
Brewhouse
03.2023 - 09.2023
Owner/Chef
scorched grill
03.2015 - 02.2022
Cert 3 Commercial Cookery (trades Apprenticeship) -
Box Hill Tafe
High School Diploma -
Canterbury Girls
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