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Andre Widjaja

Maroubra,NSW

Summary

Disciplined and hard-working chef with over two years of experience in fine dining. Eager to develop new skills and expand knowledge on unfamiliar culinary techniques. Proven ability to lead and work cohesively alongside other chefs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Year Apprentice - Commis Chef

Catalina
Rose Bay, NSW
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Consistently carry out busy services for up to 190 customers for à la carte, degustation, and function dining.
  • Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock, reordering supplies as needed, and checking off deliveries as they came in.
  • Prepared and cleaned various seafoods, such as prawns, scallops, marron, lobster, oysters, and squid.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
  • Performed cooking tasks using various equipment, including deep fryers, pans, and flattops.
  • Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation and safety procedures.
  • Created and prepared different pastas, such as spagatini, tortellini, ravioli, and gnocchi.

Part-Time Cook

FISH SHOP
North Bondi, NSW
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.

1st Year Apprentice

Sushi Tengoku
Kensington, NSW
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Gained understanding of handling and storing raw fish and seafood.
  • Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar and kitchen areas to increase efficiency and meet health and safety standards.

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery -

TAFE
Ultimo, NSW
03-2024

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Cathedral College
Sydney, NSW
01-2021

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Work under pressure

Timeline

2nd Year Apprentice - Commis Chef

Catalina
03.2023 - 06.2025

Part-Time Cook

FISH SHOP
11.2022 - 03.2023

1st Year Apprentice

Sushi Tengoku
01.2022 - 02.2023

Certificate III Commercial Cookery -

TAFE

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Cathedral College
Andre Widjaja