Lachlan Hennessey
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Skilled in kitchen operations and effective communications, I leveraged these abilities to enhance food quality and team collaboration Through multiple commercial kitchens and have also carried these skills with me through the field of Disabilty support, catering for people of diversity and teaching the importance of food planning and preparation
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Independant Support Worker
Bundaberg, QLD
01.2021 - Current
- Planning and preparing appropriate meals for the week , whilst catering for a client with specific dietary needs
- Stock taking and managing produce and supply's
- Preparing food within a dedicated period of time every week
- Teching other staff how to prepare meals for individual client
Lifestyle Mentor
Integrated Disability Support Services
Bundaberg, QLD
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Taught importance of nutrition andlearning to cook to multiple participants
- Held multiple cooking lessons for multiple clients inside community Hub
- Assistance client with shopping for ingredient in plans of meal prep
Store Manager
Eagle Boys Pizza
Tannum Sands, QLD
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Apprentice Chef
Viva Italia Bundaberg
Bundaberg
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Acquired knowledge of diverse cooking methods including grilling, baking, frying, sautéing and steaming to produce high-quality dishes efficiently.
- Continuously expanded culinary knowledge by attending industry events and workshops, staying informed of the latest trends in food preparation and presentation.
- Developed strong knife skills through regular practice under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Improved kitchen efficiency with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
- Assisted in inventory control, ensuring optimal levels of ingredients and supplies were available for daily operations.
Assistant Baker
Tannum Bakery
Tannum Sands, QLD
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Improved consistency of baked goods by accurately following established recipes and paying close attention to detail during preparation stages.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and recipes when changes were introduced to the menu or production methods.
- Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
Education
Cert 3 - Commercial Cookery
Busy At Work
Bundaberg, QLDCompletion Of Year 10 -
Tannum Sands State High School
Tannum Sands, QLD12.2011
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Effective communications
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Recipe development
- Cost control
- Made-to-order meals
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance improvement
Drivers liscene
Current manual drivers liscence
Timeline
Support Worker
Independant Support Worker
01.2021 - Current
Lifestyle Mentor
Integrated Disability Support Services
02.2018 - 01.2021
Store Manager
Eagle Boys Pizza
02.2015 - 11.2016
Apprentice Chef
Viva Italia Bundaberg
06.2013 - 11.2014
Assistant Baker
Tannum Bakery
01.2011 - 11.2011
Cert 3 - Commercial Cookery
Busy At Work
Completion Of Year 10 -
Tannum Sands State High School