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, ACT2016
Certificate III - Health And Fitness
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT08.2016
Lience 1 Olympic Lifting - Barbell
Australian Weightlifting Ferderation
Melbourne, VIC2019
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, ACTMulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSW11.2003
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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