Jayden Divich
Sorrento,WA
Summary
I am an experienced chef with a very bubbly and motivational attitude. Very passionate about food and meat, i have been cooking with whole bodies (pigs, lambs, goats and fish (seafood) since i was 10 years old. I have worked in faced paced environments and fine dining. I am efficient in teaching and learning with and from my colleagues. I have a very "lets get it done" attitude and always motivate and help my team to get the job done.
I understand everything has a timeline, to ensure all preparation is done for the day.
I speak fluent in English and Croatian. Being bilingual and living in eastern Europe made me really aware of cultural diversity and has shown me how important it is to ensure everyone feels comfortable, especially living in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Villa Lavanda
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeting and providing the history of the island and our family owned and ran business to guests.
- Sourcing local produce.
- Making speciality oils such as extra virgin olive, rosemary and lavender oil.
- Catching local produce such as wild boar and a variety of seafood's.
- Using different methods of cookery.
- Catering to the guests dietary requirements.
- Preparing traditional cuisine as requested by guests.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Head Chef
Croatian Community Centre
04.2022 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Catering for functions with over 350 people.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Tow Truck Driver
Pro Tow
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing techniques.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-stress situations, fostering positive relationships with clients and referral sources.
Chef
Kwinana Meat And Poultry
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out Preparing and cooking proteins for service window (pork belly, whole chickens).
- Making sure the baine-marie is full at all times for customers.
- Learning and understanding customer habits and making sure we cater to everyone.
- Serving customers ensuring top quality customer service is provided at all times.
- Preparing cook and raw food in a sanatory matter.
- Preparing meat to be cooked on the bandsaw ensuring proper PPE and safety requirements were followed.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Owner - Adam 08 9419 5785
Salesman
O.C.D. Jerky
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Promoted and up-sold products to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Have a sales pitch on product and aware of what customers needs are.
Chef De Partie
Halo
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Utilising the freshest of local seafood, vegetables, meat & game
- Work under extreme pressure
- Produce top quality food for top paying customers
- Ordering and managing section of kitchen i was assigned to
- Regular cleaning to OH&S standards
- Deciding on quantities of food to be cooked and size of portions to be served
- Creating dishes for client with special dietary or cultural foods
- Listening carefully to Head Chefs orders
- Completing prep lists in a timely manner
- Contact: Boubar – 08 9388 0454 Bloody French Restaurant
Chef De Partie
South Coogee Cafe, Coogee
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Maintaining the correct level of fresh, frozen, and dried foods in the store room
- Mentoring, training and supporting junior chefs
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen
- Developing and motivating kitchen team to do better
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and the correct use of equipment to staff
- Cooking food in timely manner for customers as per order
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Chef
Portorosa
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Inspected deliveries for freshness and monitored proper storage
- Ordered in stock in order to prepare food
- Work on low budget cost to get maximum out of all stock
- Insured proper sanitation standards
- Develop menu and prepare a wide variety of foods
- Oversee and participate in food preparation and production
- Planned, co ordinated and implemented special events for large quantity of guests
- Contact: Aaron – 0402 089 133
Education
Higher Senior Certificate Year 12 -
Swan View Senior High School
Swan View, WA02.2011
Skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Thorough understanding of sanitation needs in the kitchen
- Demonstrated ability to train new staff
- Ability to concentrate on tasks
- Competent at sticking to set budgets
- Effective in overseeing staff in order to insure quality and quantity of food
- Good communication and verbal skills to resolve conflicts in the workplace
- Effective in fast paced environment
- Decision making
- Goal Orientated
- Time Management
- Work well in a team environment or autonomously
- Studied the ancient cooking methods in eastern Europe
Certification
WACE Certificate (year 12 graduate).
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30813.
Completed Chef Apprenticeship
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Villa Lavanda
05.2023 - 08.2024
Head Chef
Croatian Community Centre
04.2022 - 01.2023
Tow Truck Driver
Pro Tow
02.2022 - 01.2023
Chef
Kwinana Meat And Poultry
05.2020 - 05.2021
Salesman
O.C.D. Jerky
09.2018 - 11.2019
Chef De Partie
Halo
12.2014 - 07.2016
Chef De Partie
South Coogee Cafe, Coogee
01.2012 - 10.2014
Chef
Portorosa
01.2011 - 01.2012
WACE Certificate (year 12 graduate).
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30813.
Completed Chef Apprenticeship
Higher Senior Certificate Year 12 -
Swan View Senior High School
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