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James Romley

Darwin,BALI

Summary

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Aurora Kakadu Lodge
Jabiru, NT
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Head Chef

Gove Country Golf Club
Nhulunbuy, NT
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Sous Chef

The Arnhem Club
Nhulunbuy, NT
12.2014 - 07.2019

running takeaway shop 3 yrs

buffet style wet and cold dishes

all staff meals

short order menu

gold plate restaurant service 2yrs

ala carte service

functions

Senior Chef

The Last Supper Catering Company
New Zealand/Australia
08.2012 - 08.2014

Large production catering

arena and festival backstage catering

International touring experience

Senior Temp Chef

Bravo Recruitment Agency
Auckland Nz
10.2010 - 08.2012

Large production catering

event catering

retirement home catering

Education

Forklift Ticket

Trade Skills
Perth, TAS
02.2010

Professional Cookery Certification 75/3

Waikiki Polytechnic
New Zealand
05.1990

Skills

Remote experience ( 10 years NT )

Large production experience ( 6 years )

  • Team Management
  • Menu development
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Special Event Catering
  • Banquets and catering
  • Seasonal Menu Planning
  • Purchasing
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Health regulations

Timeline

Head Chef

Aurora Kakadu Lodge
03.2023 - 12.2023

Head Chef

Gove Country Golf Club
12.2019 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

The Arnhem Club
12.2014 - 07.2019

Senior Chef

The Last Supper Catering Company
08.2012 - 08.2014

Senior Temp Chef

Bravo Recruitment Agency
10.2010 - 08.2012

Forklift Ticket

Trade Skills

Professional Cookery Certification 75/3

Waikiki Polytechnic
James Romley