James Drummond-Jobson
Kyneton,VIC
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Social Foundry
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Trained and supervised cooking volunteers/trainees to meet daily means.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Landscape Laborer
Macedon Ranges Gardening & Landscaping
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Mowed lawns using push and ride on lawn mowers.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds/houses by trimming, weeding, and mowing.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Prep Cook
Panino Teca S.p.A
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Received deliveries and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry and coolroom with FIFO method.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Grill Cook
Kustom Burgers
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Laborer
Young Guns
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
Line Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Plumber Laborer
Blue Streak Plumbing
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Cashier
Piedmontes
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Food Handlers Certificate - Culinary Arts
Melbourne Polytechnic
Preston, VICWhite Card - Plumbing Technology
Northern College of The Arts & Technology
Preston, VICWorking With Childrens Check -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Preston, VICPlumbing Certificate II - Plumbing Technology
Northern College of The Arts & Technology
Preston, VIC11.2017
High School Diploma -
Northcote High School
Northcote, VIC11.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Willingness To Learn
- Highly Motivated
- Active Listener
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Team orientated but also enjoys individual work
References
- Josh Rodgers (Social Foundry Manager) 0434626138
- Thomas Paizes (Panino Teca Head Chef) 0431911501
- Kathy Cotter (Personal Reference) 0402021786
Timeline
Cook
Social Foundry
02.2023 - 11.2023
Landscape Laborer
Macedon Ranges Gardening & Landscaping
11.2022 - 02.2023
Prep Cook
Panino Teca S.p.A
03.2021 - 11.2022
Grill Cook
Kustom Burgers
03.2020 - 03.2021
Laborer
Young Guns
01.2020 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
06.2019 - 12.2019
Plumber Laborer
Blue Streak Plumbing
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cashier
Piedmontes
04.2015 - 12.2017
Food Handlers Certificate - Culinary Arts
Melbourne Polytechnic
White Card - Plumbing Technology
Northern College of The Arts & Technology
Working With Childrens Check -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Plumbing Certificate II - Plumbing Technology
Northern College of The Arts & Technology
High School Diploma -
Northcote High School
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