Jesse Tameilau
Melbourne
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 11 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. I am also an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure also maintaing a professional attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Chef
Scramble & Beans Cafe
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised staff of 3 - 6 and assisted with technique, food prep and presentation.
- Streamlined kitchen processes for increased efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Mentored junior chefs in advanced cooking techniques, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Continuously updated knowledge of current culinary trends, applying new techniques to improve overall guest experience.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both guests and coworkers on dish preparation quality and taste.
- Monitored food portion sizes and presentation standards, maintaining consistency across all prepared dishes.
- Collaborated with chef to create exciting, fun menu options for banquets and special events.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Pasta Chef
Papas Pizza Italian Eatery
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Earned positive reviews from guests through consistent attention to detail in presentation and taste of all pasta dishes served.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing effective time management strategies during peak hours.
- Managed ingredient sourcing, ensuring high-quality products were utilized while minimizing costs where possible.
- Developed seasonal pasta menus, incorporating fresh ingredients for optimal flavor profiles.
- Regularly conducted equipment maintenance checks, troubleshooting issues as needed to minimize downtime and maintain productivity levels within the kitchen space.
- Reduced food waste with effective inventory management and proper storage techniques.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Le Petit Prince Institute
Auckland, New Zealand04-2015
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand09-2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Multitasking efficiency
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Adaptability under pressure
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team collaboration strength
- Food safety compliance
- Attention to detail focus
- Problem solving prowess
- Time management aptitude
- Quality control assurance
- Recipe development
- Food presentation talent
- Kitchen safety adherence
- Special dietary accommodations
- Egg preparation expertise
- Sauce creation aptitude
- Professional work ethic
- Food safety techniques
- Knife handling dexterity
- Pasta machine operation
- Handmade pasta expertise
- Omelette cooking techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Portion control
- Kitchen and food safety
- Cook to order
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Breakfast Chef
Scramble & Beans Cafe
09.2022 - 11.2024
Pasta Chef
Papas Pizza Italian Eatery
04.2019 - 07.2022
Graduate Diploma - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Le Petit Prince Institute
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammar School
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