Heidi Wenham
Clare,SA
Summary
work well with other and happy to go that extra mile im all about the team and how i can support and aid my fellow team mates. i currently work at the Clare Country Club and have been apart of there team for 7 years and have been the acting kitchen manager for the last 2 years with the support from my team happy to try something different so i hope i can be new valued team member and looking forward to getting to know everyone
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Clare Country Club
Clare, SA
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
No Degree -
Peterborough High School
Peterborough, SASkills
- Staff Scheduling
- Vendor Relationships
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Standards Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Recipe Development
- Supply Estimates
- Special Events and Catering
- Price Negotiation
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Decision Making
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Quality Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Supply Ordering
- Menu Planning
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Creative Thinking
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Purchasing Equipment
- Instruction and Delegation
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Data Analysis
- Production Scheduling
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Production Timing
- Food and Beverage Service
- Food Production
- Human Resources
- Order Delivery Procedures
- Menu Item Pricing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Vendor Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Oversight
- Resolving Complaints
- Performance Improvement
- Production Data Records
- Safety and Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Resource Management
- Prioritization and Organization
- Team Building and Development
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Hospitality Services
Certification
Certificate 3 in Commercial cookery with a trade Certificate
playing in my garden on my days off
As much as i love to go to work and help my team mate out. i also love my time off to recharge in my garden
Timeline
Chef
Clare Country Club
11.2015 - Current
No Degree -
Peterborough High School