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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
2023.03 - 2023.12
  • 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
2019.12 - 2022.01
  • 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
2014.12 - 2019.07

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
2012.08 - 2014.08

Large production catering

arena and festival backstage catering

International touring experience

Senior Temp Chef

Bravo Recruitment Agency
2010.10 - 2012.08

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
2023.03 - 2023.12

Head Chef

Gove Country Golf Club
2019.12 - 2022.01

Sous Chef

The Arnhem Club
2014.12 - 2019.07

Senior Chef

The Last Supper Catering Company
2012.08 - 2014.08

Senior Temp Chef

Bravo Recruitment Agency
2010.10 - 2012.08

Forklift Ticket

Trade Skills

Professional Cookery Certification 75/3

Waikiki Polytechnic
James Romley