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James Thornton

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Chef with a robust background at Hash Specialty Coffee, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional culinary creations and strict adherence to food safety. Demonstrated expertise in cooking techniques and team collaboration, significantly reducing waste while improving food quality. Proven ability to deliver under pressure, ensuring both high-quality food presentation and efficient kitchen operation.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Hash Speacialty Coffee
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.

Cook

Sunbury Mcdonalds
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Pastry Chef Apprentice

Fleicher Cakes Malvern
07.2022 - 12.2024

Enhanced baking and pastry-making skills through hands-on experience.

  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.

Education

Up To Year 11 Studies -

Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Food presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Hospitality service expertise

Timeline

Pastry Chef Apprentice

Fleicher Cakes Malvern
07.2022 - 12.2024

Chef

Hash Speacialty Coffee

Cook

Sunbury Mcdonalds

Up To Year 11 Studies -

Sunbury Downs Secondary College
James Thornton