Kyl Cordery
Albany,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Chef with extensive experience with restaurants around Albany, excelling in culinary training and kitchen management. Proven ability to develop innovative menus and maintain high food safety standards. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing kitchen efficiency, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Wilson's Brewing and Co
Albany, Albany, Western Australia
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Managed food preparation processes to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Kitchen Hand
Gwen Hardy Lodge / Annie Bryson
Albany, Australia
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Prepared and organized kitchen supplies for daily meal service at Gwen Hardy Lodge.
- Assisted chefs by washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables for menu items.
- Operated dishwashing machines to ensure timely cleaning of kitchenware and utensils.
- Followed instructions to assemble food orders for residents at Annie Bryson's facility.
Qualified Chef
Lime 303
Albany, Australia
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Trained new culinary staff on kitchen procedures and equipment usage.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Qualified Chef
White Star
Albany, Australia
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Create specials of the day
- Maintain hygiene standards
- Assist in the training of the apprentice
- Communication within the kitchen
Apprentice – Qualified as Chef in April 2015
Lime 303
Albany, Australia
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Worked with an amazing head chef
- Worked many sections
- Helped come up with new menu idea's
- Completed buffets
Apprentice Chef
White Star
Albany, Australia
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked with several chefs, expanding knowledge
- Worked a weekend without a chef successfully
- Helped to create dishes and specials
- Prepared different food
Cook
Cosis Café
Albany, Australia
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Created several food dishes.
- Honest learning new knowledge for different aspects of cooking.
- Trusted with hazardous chemicals used to clean cooking grills.
Kitchen Hand
Hungry Jack’s
Albany, Australia
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Managed several work stations on more than one occasion.
- Tasked with broiler maintenance weekly.
- Organised staff regularly.
Kitchen Hand Assistant
Chicken Treat
Newman, Australia
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Ensured safety of work colleagues.
- Learned multiple area's within the fast food industry.
Trolley Collector
Woolworths
Newman, Australia
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Collected trolleys
Education
Attained SIT30807 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Great Southern Institute
Albany, WA01.2015
Attained SITHFAB009A - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Clubswa.com.au
Albany, WA01.2010
Attained HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid, Substation Safety and LV Rescue Competency Refresher, Operate a boom type Elevating Work Platform, Operate a Forklift
Pilbara TAFE
Newman, WA01.2009
Graduated year twelve -
Newman Senior High School
Newman, WA01.2007
Graduated year seven -
South Newman Primary School
Newman, WA01.2002
Skills
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Culinary training
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Kitchen management
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen crew training
- Food safety and sanitation
Referrals
- Katherine Harris, Owner of Kleen and Brite Cleaning, pastry chef by trade, Albany, WA, 04176901345
- Greg Peppal, Head Chef of Lime 303, Albany, WA, 0498 071 417
- David Steytler, Business owner of Three Anchors, Previous owner of White Star before selling, Albany, WA, 0409 889 221
- Sam Dawson, Owner of Bred Co., Former Sous Chef of Lime 303, Albany, WA, 0459 300 263
- Stacey Childs, Kitchen hand at Gwen Hardy Lodge, Albany, WA, 0488 565 748
- Kym O' Connel, Occupational Therapist at Craig Care, Former Kitchen Hand at Gwen Hardy Lodge, Albany, WA, 0423 201 213
Timeline
Chef
Wilson's Brewing and Co
11.2024 - 05.2025
Kitchen Hand
Gwen Hardy Lodge / Annie Bryson
03.2020 - 10.2024
Qualified Chef
Lime 303
11.2018 - 11.2019
Qualified Chef
White Star
01.2017 - 12.2018
Apprentice – Qualified as Chef in April 2015
Lime 303
01.2013 - 12.2016
Apprentice Chef
White Star
01.2011 - 12.2013
Cook
Cosis Café
01.2010 - 12.2011
Kitchen Hand
Hungry Jack’s
01.2010 - 12.2010
Kitchen Hand Assistant
Chicken Treat
01.2003 - 12.2007
Trolley Collector
Woolworths
01.2002 - 12.2003
Attained SIT30807 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Great Southern Institute
Attained SITHFAB009A - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Clubswa.com.au
Attained HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid, Substation Safety and LV Rescue Competency Refresher, Operate a boom type Elevating Work Platform, Operate a Forklift
Pilbara TAFE
Graduated year twelve -
Newman Senior High School
Graduated year seven -
South Newman Primary School
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