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Work History
Education
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Jonathon Apps

Brabham,WA

Summary

Qualified chef with 15+ years’ experience across large scale catering, and high end functions. While building and managing businesses in the fitness industry over the past seven years, I have continued to work as a chef in casual roles to maintain my skills in bulk cooking, HACCP compliance, and diverse kitchen environments. I am now seeking to transition back into full-time chef work, with a strong interest in FIFO opportunities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach / Studio Manager

Viva Leisure - Hiit Republic
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive fitness and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
  • Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
  • Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
  • Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine.
  • Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
  • Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
  • Oversaw fitness areas with practiced eye for safety or training issues.
  • Developed strong member relationships with caring and collaborative approach.

Personal Trainer

Viva Leisure - Clublime Subcontracter
03.2018 - 03.2023
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.

Chef

Pinnacle People
03.2016 - 02.2024
  • Deployed to multiple venues including Parliament House, nursing homes, and large-scale catering operations.
  • Delivered bulk cooking for high-volume functions and daily meal services, working with industrial equipment and managing large-batch production.
  • Supported high-end catering at Parliament House, producing quality meals for functions and events under tight deadlines.
  • Executed aged-care and institutional catering, adhering to strict HACCP standards, dietary requirements, and allergen management.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse kitchen environments, teams, and service styles while maintaining consistent standards of food quality and safety.

Chef

Workers Club
2018 - 2019
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Chef

CIT Student Association
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.

Lead Kitchen Supervisor

CIT Student Association
10.2012 - 12.2015
  • Skilled in operating industrial kitchen equipment (combi ovens, bratt pans, tilt kettles, blast chillers) and handling large-batch food production.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HACCP documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety records.
  • Specialised in Bulk Asian cookery
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.

Catering Assistant

CSIRO/NASA
01.2011 - 08.2012
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.

Apprentice Chef

Cafe Gaudi
02.2009 - 03.2010
  • Worked in Sous Chef Role
  • Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
  • Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.

Apprentice Chef

Astor Hotel
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Work in Sous Chef position as 2nd year, line Chef
  • Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by assisting fellow team members during peak service hours when needed.
  • Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
  • Grill station
  • Pans
  • Pizza Oven

Apprentice Chef

Best Western Hotel
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Started as first year, work as 2nd in "a la carte"
  • Expanded culinary repertoire through continuous learning of new techniques and cuisines under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen area by diligently cleaning equipment and surfaces during downtime periods.
  • Assisted in the creation of daily specials, utilizing seasonal ingredients for fresh, flavorful dishes.

Steel Worker

Nells Tractor Equipment
03.1999 - 11.2006

Education

Certificate IV - Health And Fitness

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
2016

Certificate III - Health And Fitness

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
08.2016

Lience 1 Olympic Lifting - Barbell

Australian Weightlifting Ferderation
Melbourne, VIC
2019

Level 1 & 2 Kettlebells - Kettlebells

Functional Training Institution
2018

Gym Sales Software Training

Keep Me Software Training

Humanforce Software Training

Sales Essential Level 1

Certificate III - Chef

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT

Mulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSW
11.2003

Skills

  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Bulk Cooking & Large-Scale Meal Preparation
  • HACCP & Food Safety Compliance
  • Industrial Kitchen Equipment Operation (bratt pans, tilt kettles, combi ovens, wok)
  • High-End Function & Event Catering (Parliament House)
  • Menu Planning, Dietary & Allergen Requirements
  • Team Leadership & Kitchen Coordination
  • Long Shift Working Endurance
  • Efficiency in High-Pressure Environments
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Can Do Attitude

Timeline

Head Coach / Studio Manager

Viva Leisure - Hiit Republic
08.2020 - Current

Personal Trainer

Viva Leisure - Clublime Subcontracter
03.2018 - 03.2023

Chef

Pinnacle People
03.2016 - 02.2024

Chef

CIT Student Association
01.2016 - 02.2018

Lead Kitchen Supervisor

CIT Student Association
10.2012 - 12.2015

Catering Assistant

CSIRO/NASA
01.2011 - 08.2012

Apprentice Chef

Cafe Gaudi
02.2009 - 03.2010

Apprentice Chef

Astor Hotel
01.2007 - 12.2008

Apprentice Chef

Best Western Hotel
12.2006 - 12.2007

Steel Worker

Nells Tractor Equipment
03.1999 - 11.2006

Chef

Workers Club
2018 - 2019

Certificate IV - Health And Fitness

Canberra Institute of Tech

Certificate III - Health And Fitness

Canberra Institute of Tech

Lience 1 Olympic Lifting - Barbell

Australian Weightlifting Ferderation

Level 1 & 2 Kettlebells - Kettlebells

Functional Training Institution

Gym Sales Software Training

Keep Me Software Training

Humanforce Software Training

Sales Essential Level 1

Certificate III - Chef

Canberra Institute of Tech

Mulwaree High School

Referees

hiitrepublic Area Manager

Rebecca Pillidge 0438695054


hiitrepublic National Manager

Matt Eikenhout 0400117111


CIT Student Association

Drew Newman 0416936201

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