Jai Maher
Morwell
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
CFA
07.2014 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations effectively.
- Conducted safety inspections and equipment maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained new firefighters on protocols, safety measures, and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with local agencies during community outreach programs to educate on fire prevention.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and implement improvements in response strategies.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
Head Chef
Betty's on George
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and executed innovative menu concepts, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing food costs and minimizing waste through effective procurement strategies.
- serving customers and taking there orders and money
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for ingredients and supplies to enhance menu offerings.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef
cafe evviva
10.2019 - 11.2024
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
Manager
Tokyo sushi kitchen
05.2016 - 03.2019
- was a manger at Tokyo sushi kitchen coached and mentoring people
- customer service such as serving customers counting tills etc
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Apprenticeship - Chef Training
Chisholm Institute
10-2023
High School Diploma -
Kurnai
12-2020
No Degree -
Kurnai
Morwell, VIC11-2018
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Telephone management
- Cash Management
- Product Knowledge
- Customer inquiries
- Customer Satisfaction
Affiliations
- volunteer firefighter for 10 years with the morwell fire brigade
- 2017 attended student leadership program for 6 weeks in china
- Junior leader of the morwell fire brigade
Certification
Certificate III in Cookery and Kitchen Operations
Timeline
Head Chef
Betty's on George
11.2024 - 06.2025
Chef
cafe evviva
10.2019 - 11.2024
Manager
Tokyo sushi kitchen
05.2016 - 03.2019
Volunteer Firefighter
CFA
07.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kurnai
Apprenticeship - Chef Training
Chisholm Institute
No Degree -
Kurnai
Education and Training
other,other,other