Lachlan Phillips Simpson
Ballarat Central
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven work ethic across various areas such as customer facing roles and high intensity Kitchen where critical thinking and fast moving are required skills.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demi Chef
Peter Rowland Group
03.2021 - Current
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during School kids dinner services
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen best practices.
- Supported chef de partie and other senior chefs in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff and customers.
- Worked in customer facing role on occasion to maintain an 1850s experience for the guest and helping them navigate where they needed to be while still performing my own duties.
- Attained my Food Safety Supervisor and worked to maintain high standards.
- Working as the Chef in charge of education dinners and have my working with children check.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with local health codes and regulations.
- Assisted with hiring decisions for new kitchen staff members, conducting interviews and evaluating candidates based on skill level and fit within the team dynamic.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
Team Member
Woolworths
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.
- Exceeded performance goals through diligent task completion, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on assignments.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly helping each person find desired items.
Commis Chef
Delaware North Companies Australia
01.2013 - 03.2021
- Cooking mostly and cleaning duties
- Manual handling
- Food Logistics
- Delivery
- Organising kitchen duties for Junior Kitchen Hands
Console Operator
Peregrine Corporation aka On the Run
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Retail Operations 'point of sale'
- Fuel check 'using dip stick'
- Coffee operator
- SA lotteries POS
- Stock rotation
- Theft prevention
- Observed and reported suspicious activities and persons.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices for successful console operation, and promoting a team-oriented work culture.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems as they were introduced into the work environment.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all console-related activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping and facilitating efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
Education
Food Safety Supervisor
Train To Gain
Australia10-2024
Commecial Cookery Cert III
Federation University
Ballarat12-2020
High School Diploma -
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa, SA09-2010
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Vegetable cutting
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Sanitation practices
- Task delegation
- Allergen awareness
- Supply ordering
- Stock making
- Dietary restrictions
- Customer service
Accomplishments
Award for Excellence for Studies at Federation University
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certificate – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- First Aid Certification
- Full Victorian Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Commercial Cookery Cert III -FedUni
- Working with Children Employee
- Food Safety Supervisor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Indonesian
Elementary
German
Elementary
Timeline
Demi Chef
Peter Rowland Group
03.2021 - Current
Team Member
Woolworths
04.2020 - 09.2023
Commis Chef
Delaware North Companies Australia
01.2013 - 03.2021
Console Operator
Peregrine Corporation aka On the Run
01.2010 - 01.2013
Food Safety Supervisor
Train To Gain
Commecial Cookery Cert III
Federation University
High School Diploma -
Nuriootpa High School
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