Khaekhai Stansfield
Maryborough,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Manager and Chef with a proven track record at Withheld, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and exceptional plating techniques. Cultivated a positive team culture while reducing food waste and ensuring compliance with health regulations, elevating the restaurant's reputation significantly.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manage / Chef
Withheld
01.2022 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and hygiene protocols.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and best practices for food preparation and presentation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen environment to promote efficiency.
- Monitored food quality during preparation to guarantee consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
Chef
Thai Lemongrass
2015 - 2017
- Designed innovative seasonal menus incorporating fresh, local ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling.
- Mentored junior chefs, enhancing team skills and culinary techniques.
Education
No Degree - General Studies To Year 12
Dan Khan Thor Secondary School
Dan Khan Thor. Thialand07-1977
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Sauce preparation
- Plating techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food spoilage prevention
- Pantry restocking
- Butchery skills
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment operations
Languages
English
Professional Working
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like [medium 1], [medium 2], and [medium 3], to expand skills and techniques
Timeline
Restaurant Manage / Chef
Withheld
01.2022 - Current
Chef
Thai Lemongrass
2015 - 2017
No Degree - General Studies To Year 12
Dan Khan Thor Secondary School