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JACE HEPHER

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Passionate culinary professional with over six years of progressive experience in kitchen operations, advancing from entry-level roles to a Sous Chef position. A strong passion for excellence drives a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences while continuously learning from seasoned chefs. Recently relocated to Adelaide, eager to further develop skills and explore new opportunities within the vibrant local culinary scene. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

1924 Riverfront Steakhouse
08.2024 - Current
  • Learnt how to manage the kitchen, involving all steps of preparation, stock control, and menu planning/ designing
  • Controlled the flow of the kitchen with a focus on the plating, developing and learning multiple different style to develop consistent quality
  • Worked with the Head Chef to create menus that focus on what was in season while also using local products.

Function Chef

Bridgeport Hotel EDP
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed and executed seasonal menus
  • Worked with the Head Chef to produce large function quantity levels of food within short amounts of time for multiple famous wealthy groups
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, ensuring timely service during peak hours without compromising quality

Grade Two Cook

Fasta Pasta
05.2021 - Current
  • Learnt how to effectively manage my stress while still working at a high quality level
  • Developed my multi-tasking skills

Education

High School Diploma -

Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge, SA
10.2024

Certificate II, Commercial Cookery And Hospitality -

TAFE Murray Bridge, SA
10.2023

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • High Quality/ Consistent Knife Skills
  • Plating techniques
  • High level Plating skills
  • High Quality Food Standards
  • Kitchen Management
  • Understanding of hygiene importance
  • Stock Control
  • Quantity Cooking

References

  • Chris Imgraben, Tafe Lecturer

0404-050-816, chris.imgraben@tafe.sa.edu.au


  • Tyson Willing, Headchef 1924

0448-910-688 shaggytys16@gmail.com


  • Steven Michael Eigen, Headchef FP

0431-565-194, Seigan1713@gmail.com


  • Peter O'Riley, Resteraunt Owner 1924

0400-088-095


  • Cookie, Sous Chef Bridgeport EDP

0438-800-238

Timeline

Sous Chef

1924 Riverfront Steakhouse
08.2024 - Current

Function Chef

Bridgeport Hotel EDP
01.2024 - 08.2024

Grade Two Cook

Fasta Pasta
05.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Murray Bridge High School

Certificate II, Commercial Cookery And Hospitality -

TAFE Murray Bridge, SA
JACE HEPHER