Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Jeff Cannon

Bli Bli,Q

Summary

An efficient and highly motivated professional with over 20 years post trade experience. Able to work proficiently in a wide variety of commercial cookery establishments from A la carte, bistro, buffet, functions, bulk catering/ food manufacturing. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Fifo Chef

ESS
11.2020 - Current

Breakfast, Crib, Dinner, Desserts

Executive Chef

Healthy Cooking Company
07.2016 - 10.2020

Manager/Owner

The Pizza Shop
02.2012 - 07.2016

Manager/Owner

Maroochydore Seafoods
11.2011 - 05.2012

Commercial Cookery Trainer

Holmes Institute
02.2009 - 09.2011

Chef/Teacher

James Street Cooking School
03.2008 - 02.2009

Head Chef

Newmarket Hotel
11.2006 - 02.2008

Executive Chef

Regatta Hotel
11.2005 - 11.2006

Head Chef

The Hawthorn Hotel
02.2005 - 11.2005

Head Chef

Gunn Island Brew Bar
05.2004 - 12.2004

Sous Chef

Belvedere Hotel
08.2003 - 05.2004

Head Chef

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd
09.2001 - 07.2003

Chef De Partie

Royal Albert Hall
04.2001 - 08.2001

Chef De Partie

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
08.2000 - 04.2001

Commis Chef

Discovery Beach Resort
01.2000 - 08.2000

Apprentice Chef

Sunshine Coast Group Training Company
01.1996 - 01.2000

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

TAFE QLD
01.2009

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery -

01.1999

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) CN200 -

North Point Institute of TAFE
01.1998

Senior certificate -

St John’s College
Nambour, QLD
1995

Skills

  • Organization
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Computer Skills

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 21/03/1978

References

  • Mr Tom Williams, Regional Executive Chef ESS, Santos Contract, QLD/SA, 0488 227467
  • Mr Daniel Byrne, Head Chef, Chartwells, Brisbane Girls Grammar, Spring Hill, Qld, 0457005196
  • Mr Shannon Griffin, Operations Manager, Healthy Cooking Company, 3806 0087, 0406083715, chef@healthycookingco.com.au
  • Mr Jason Turner, Safety Advisor, ESS, Surat, Qld, 0449 217368 Jasonturner@compass-group.com.au

Timeline

Fifo Chef

ESS
11.2020 - Current

Executive Chef

Healthy Cooking Company
07.2016 - 10.2020

Manager/Owner

The Pizza Shop
02.2012 - 07.2016

Manager/Owner

Maroochydore Seafoods
11.2011 - 05.2012

Commercial Cookery Trainer

Holmes Institute
02.2009 - 09.2011

Chef/Teacher

James Street Cooking School
03.2008 - 02.2009

Head Chef

Newmarket Hotel
11.2006 - 02.2008

Executive Chef

Regatta Hotel
11.2005 - 11.2006

Head Chef

The Hawthorn Hotel
02.2005 - 11.2005

Head Chef

Gunn Island Brew Bar
05.2004 - 12.2004

Sous Chef

Belvedere Hotel
08.2003 - 05.2004

Head Chef

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd
09.2001 - 07.2003

Chef De Partie

Royal Albert Hall
04.2001 - 08.2001

Chef De Partie

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
08.2000 - 04.2001

Commis Chef

Discovery Beach Resort
01.2000 - 08.2000

Apprentice Chef

Sunshine Coast Group Training Company
01.1996 - 01.2000

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery -

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) CN200 -

North Point Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

TAFE QLD

Senior certificate -

St John’s College
Jeff Cannon