Lachlan Steele
Warrandyte,VIC
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic apprentice chef with excellent experience in fast paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work in a time efficient manner. Fast learner within the kitchen and can assist when required.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Levantine Hill Estate
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Cafe Server
River View Deli Cafe
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Stored food in storage areas and designated containers to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Operated cash registers to process cash, credit and debit transactions.
- Maintained clean and organized appearance for restaurant areas to attract and retain customers.
- Delivered food to guest tables with timeliness and efficiency.
Event Staff Supervisor
Gourmet Gourmet Catering
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided general cleaning of venue spaces before, during and after events.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Cook
The Tender Trap Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing
- Communicated with waiters to fully understand special orders for customers.
Kitchen Hand
Cafe Gateaux
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items
- Washed, peeled, and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase sales
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or pans items used often by kitchen staff.
Education
Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
Complete Hospitality Training
Coldstream, VICCertificate II Kitchen Operations -
Aquinas College
Ringwood, VIC11.2022
High School Diploma -
Donvale Christian College
Donvale, VIC11.2022
Skills
- Food plating and presentation
- Customer Service
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Food Safety Standards
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Levantine Hill Estate
09.2022 - Current
Cafe Server
River View Deli Cafe
05.2022 - 11.2022
Event Staff Supervisor
Gourmet Gourmet Catering
03.2022 - 09.2022
Cook
The Tender Trap Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2021
Kitchen Hand
Cafe Gateaux
10.2020 - 05.2021
Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
Complete Hospitality Training
Certificate II Kitchen Operations -
Aquinas College
High School Diploma -
Donvale Christian College
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