Joshua Case
Reedy Creek,Queensland
Summary
I've worked in kitchens before even graduating high-school, I have a love of cooking and enjoy working in busy fast paced kitchens.
I am a hard worker and have skills in managing teams and handling high pressure services.
Can prepare food, order ingredients and maintain clean food prep areas. In-depth knowledge of various cooking equipment.
Good customer service and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Custard Canteen
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Sous Chef
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef
Tallebudgera Surf Club
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef
Tugan Surf Club
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Apprentice Chef
Groove Train Robina
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
Cashier
Kmart
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions
Education
High School Diploma -
Kings Christian Collage
Kings Trade School
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Employee Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Chef
Custard Canteen
10.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
09.2021 - 07.2024
Chef
Tallebudgera Surf Club
02.2018 - 08.2021
Chef
Tugan Surf Club
04.2015 - 02.2018
Apprentice Chef
Groove Train Robina
01.2012 - 12.2015
Cashier
Kmart
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kings Trade School
High School Diploma -
Kings Christian Collage