Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Kurtis Stewart

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Western Suburbs Leagues Club, excelling in menu development and team training. Proven ability to enhance food safety standards and resolve conflicts, fostering a productive kitchen environment. Recognized for innovative dish creation and effective communication, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Campbelltown, NSW
06.2023 - Current
  • Resolved conflicts among kitchen staff to maintain harmony and productivity.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations for food handling practices.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations to ensure consistency.
  • Trained new hires on culinary techniques and supervised team integration.
  • Monitored inventory levels, coordinating food ordering, storage, and distribution.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Junior Sous Chef

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Campbelltown, NSW
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Prepared sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, marinades and other items as needed throughout the day.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding recipes, plating techniques, garnishes and portion control.
  • Developed menus that were creative while still being cost effective.
  • Inspected food deliveries for freshness before storing them properly in designated areas.
  • Trained and supervised junior cooks in proper culinary techniques.
  • Modified existing recipes based on availability of ingredients or customer requests.
  • Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
  • Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
  • Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
  • Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
  • Evaluated performance levels of team members providing feedback where needed.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
  • Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Chef De Partie

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Campbelltown, NSW
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
  • Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
  • Created cost estimates for new menu items by taking into account ingredient prices and labour costs.
  • Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
  • Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
  • Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.

Chef Apprentice

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Campbelltown, NSW
11.2017 - 06.2020
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring quality standards were met.
  • Followed standard recipes for preparing meals according to company specifications.
  • Developed creative ideas for improving existing recipes or creating new ones.
  • Tasted test dishes before they were served to customers.
  • Set up workstations with all necessary ingredients and cooking equipment prior to service.
  • Assisted in the development of new recipes and menu items.
  • Monitored food stock levels to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Ensured that all kitchen staff adhered to hygiene regulations at all times.
  • Checked the freshness of ingredients used during meal preparation.

Kitchen Hand

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Campbelltown, NSW
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
  • Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
  • Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
  • Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
  • Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
  • Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
  • Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Barringtons
Sydney, NSW
10-2023

GED -

Hospitality Training Network
Sydney
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Camden High School
Camden, NSW
10-2015

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Culinary techniques
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Plating presentation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team training
  • Recipe modification
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Staff supervision
  • Health compliance
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • NSW Drivers Licence
  • NSW Forklift Licence

Affiliations

  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Dining out
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

  • Building a cohesive and well-rounded team
  • Meeting all budgets and time constraints before timelines
  • Being an approachable and well-respected manager among my employees
  • Planning and executing the largest recorded days for my venue

Timeline

Sous Chef

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
06.2023 - Current

Junior Sous Chef

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
04.2021 - 06.2023

Chef De Partie

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
06.2020 - 04.2021

Chef Apprentice

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
11.2017 - 06.2020

Kitchen Hand

Western Suburbs Leagues Club
11.2015 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Barringtons

GED -

Hospitality Training Network

High School Diploma -

Camden High School

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