Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
References

Jack ENGLISH

Ramatuelle

Summary

I’m Jack and am a passionate, hard-working and enthusiastic young Chef with 7 years of cooking experience looking to commence a new phase in Amsterdam.

I take direction well, am passionate about hospitality, and most of all, excited to work amongst talented professionals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Le Chai
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaboration on menu and overall operations of the kitchen.
  • Sourced exceptional quality produce

Chef De Partie, 3 Month Contract

Agnes
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, efficiency and cooking techniques.
  • improved on skills cooking in a wood fired oven and grill

Sous Chef

Le Chai
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaboration and menu development.
  • Maintained high food quality standards.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks
  • Displayed effective butchery of meat and fish.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Chef De Partie

Sixpenny
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for larder and hot garnish
  • Maintained professionalism and standard of work
  • Displayed customer service and collaboration with front of house staff

Chef De Partie

Bar Rochford
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for preparing and cooking on the grill section.
  • Trained junior staff
  • Collaboration with head chef on menu development

2nd/3rd Year Apprentice Chef / Chef De Partie

Temporada
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Operated multiple kitchen sections including cooking on a wood fired grill and operating kitchen pass.
  • Completed nationally recognised culinary apprenticeship.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Canberra Institute of Tech, Canberra, ACT
04.2020

Year 12 Certification -

Lake Ginninderra College, Belconnen, ACT
2016

Skills

  • Motivated and passionate cook eager to travel and learn
  • Displays customer service
  • Experience with diversity of ingredients and customer demands
  • Professionalism and cooperation with senior team members
  • Intuitive and attentive
  • 7 years experience in several kitchen environments including fine dining
  • Strong team member

Timeline

Sous Chef - Le Chai
04.2024 - 10.2024
Chef De Partie, 3 Month Contract - Agnes
01.2024 - 04.2024
Sous Chef - Le Chai
05.2023 - 10.2023
Chef De Partie - Sixpenny
03.2022 - 04.2023
Chef De Partie - Bar Rochford
02.2021 - 01.2022
2nd/3rd Year Apprentice Chef / Chef De Partie - Temporada
08.2018 - 12.2020
Canberra Institute of Tech - Certificate III, Commercial Cookery
Lake Ginninderra College - Year 12 Certification ,

References

  • Valentine Costuna, Chef of Le Chai at Fondugues Pradugues winery, avcostuna@live.com
  • Daniel Puskas, Headchef/ Owner of Sixpenny, 0414345009
  • Josh Lundy, Head Chef at Bar Rochford, 0420374006
Jack ENGLISH