Jock Read-Hill
Reservoir
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience, excelling in menu development and kitchen operations management. Proven ability to create visually appealing dishes while training staff in sanitation practices and cooking techniques. Adept at responding to dietary needs, ensuring customer satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 18 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calm in busy times.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Dingo Ate My Taco
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Oversaw cleaning requirements of the workplace and ensured all standard were met.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Sous Chef
Lomond Hotel
09.2009 - 04.2021
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain business reputation.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC11-2018
Diploma - Professional Writing And Editing
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC10-2012
Skills
- Purchasing
- Menu development
- Kitchen operations management
- Catering events
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Knife use
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Chef
Dingo Ate My Taco
11.2022 - 05.2025
Sous Chef
Lomond Hotel
09.2009 - 04.2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Chisholm Institute
Diploma - Professional Writing And Editing
RMIT University
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