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JESSICA FORTO

Baulkham Hills,Australia

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Panthers Group
08.2024 - Current

PANTHERS PENRITH (PENRITH RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB LTD)

ABN 57 000 578 398

Position: Commis Chef (Part time 38 hours per week)

Duration: 7/08/2024 - Present


  • Following the completion and checking the mise en place, assemble and modify the station's settings
  • Carry out certain chores in different kitchens and work locations
  • Monitoring the quality of the meal the entire time it is being prepared and served
  • Finish the food safety and HACCP training
  • Address any issues, shortages, or menu items with the Sous chef or Executive Chef
  • Ensure that diners follow all rules and receive their food on time
  • Cooking and food preparation
  • Discuss about waste reduction strategies with the supervisor or manager
  • Assign tasks to yourself and follow company regulations at all times
  • Demonstrating skills and offering guidance on culinary methods
  • Ensuring food quality
  • Keeping an eye on supply levels
  • Food may be frozen to maintain its freshness
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Head Chef

WISHBONE ROTISSERIE HILLS
12.2023 - 08.2024


WISHBONE ROTISSERIE HILLS (ADISHAKTI PTY LTD) ABN 20 670 130 622

Position: Head Chef (Full time, 40 hours per week)

Duration: 18/12/2023 - 6/08/2024

Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Menu planning
  • Assisting chefs and cooks as required
  • Cook food in a timely way
  • Supervise and help cooks as required
  • Making certain that the inventory is fresh
  • Train the new kitchen workers
  • Managing health and hygiene procedures
  • Estimating food and labor costs and putting orders for food supplies
  • Dish quality is monitored throughout the preparation and presentation process
  • Check the quality of raw and prepared foods to ensure they satisfy standards
  • Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that the cooking area and equipment are cleaned and kept to an adequate standard
  • Create a maintenance and cleaning schedule for the equipment, storage area, and workstation

Chef

Hekou Holdings
11.2021 - 11.2023


Hekou Holdings (HEKOU HOLDINGS PTY LTD) ABN 55 618 310 651 Position: Chef (Full time, 38 hours per week) Duration: 5/11/2021 - 26/11/2023

Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Cooking hot foods
  • Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
  • Measures, mixes and prepares meal ingredients, sauces and seasonings
  • Washes, chops and cut fruit, meat and vegetable items
  • Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
  • Grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
  • Measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
  • Create and prepare dishes according to the restaurant's menu
  • Ensure that the cooking area conforms with all health and safety regulations
  • Placing a stock order for future services
  • Cooking and serving meals

Chef

FRANGO ROSE BAY
08.2020 - 11.2021

FRANGO ROSE BAY (The Trustee for THE ORIGINAL FRANGO ROSE BAY TRUST)

ABN 12 043 002 665 Position: Chef (Casual, 20 hours per week)

Duration: 31/08/2020 - 04/11/2021


Supervising all kitchen stations

Cooking and preparing dishes

Being responsible in health and safety

Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulation including sanitary and food safety guidelines

Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering

Being responsible for food hygiene practices

Education

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Patisserie

Australian Institute Business Technology
10-2022

Advance Diploma -

Australian International College
04-2021

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Australian International College
09-2020

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Australian International College
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality

St. Paul University Philippines
Philippines
03-2013

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management

St. Paul University Philippines
Philippines
03-2013

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

AMA Computer College
Philippines
04-2008

High School Diploma -

School of Saint Matthias
Philippines
03-2006

Skills

  • Hygiene practices
  • Work under pressure
  • Food preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Cooking techniques
  • Bulk food preparation
  • Safe food handling
  • Portion and cost control
  • Banquets and catering

Timeline

Commis Chef

Panthers Group
08.2024 - Current

Head Chef

WISHBONE ROTISSERIE HILLS
12.2023 - 08.2024

Chef

Hekou Holdings
11.2021 - 11.2023

Chef

FRANGO ROSE BAY
08.2020 - 11.2021

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Patisserie

Australian Institute Business Technology

Advance Diploma -

Australian International College

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Australian International College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Australian International College

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality

St. Paul University Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management

St. Paul University Philippines

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

AMA Computer College

High School Diploma -

School of Saint Matthias
JESSICA FORTO