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Larissa Clayton

Larissa Clayton

Melbourne

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with a proven track record of consistently delivering exceptional menu items while upholding rigorous food safety standards.

Skilled in fostering a collaborative and upbeat kitchen environment, resulting in the achievement and maintenance of culinary excellence.

Recognized for reliability, resilience, and adaptability. Strong proficiency in menu creation, dietary requirements, and team building.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CDP Chef De Partie

Nudo Events
02.2024 - Current

High-end wedding and corporate catering.

Collaborated with kitchen team to produce fine dining quality dishes under time sensitive conditions.

Maintained a high standard of presentation and quality for large scale events across 7 venues.

  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

CDP, Senior Chef

INAC
01.2018 - Current

Agency Chef

Working across diverse venues including Catering, Wineries, Child care, Aged care, Hospitals, Large Events.

Built long term Private Chef relationships catering for specific dietary and cultural needs.

Seasonal Resort Chef

KiteSurf Tonga
07.2024 - 10.2024

Managed entire kitchen for a 20 guest eco resort solo.

Created daily menus covering breakfast, lunch, 2 course dinner and snacks, while accomodating various dietary requirements.

Ensured consistency in food quality and presentation.

Managed stock and supply issues and cost management.

CDP

Geelong Cats - Higher Mark
03.2022 - 07.2023

Cooked for AFL and AFLW teams during Geelong Cats winning season 2022.

Major game day dinners, corporate suite services and large scale sit down functions including graduations and concerts.

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Operations and Food development Coordinator

Healthy Habits
01.2009 - 01.2010

Education

Reiki Levels 1 and 2 -

01.2018

Spanish Intermediate -

01.2018

Buddhism and Modern Psychology Online -

01.2018

Online Marketing – Behind closed doors -

01.2018

First Aid -

01.2018

Writing for the Web -

01.2017

Advanced Diploma Hospitality -

01.2013

Liquor Licensee -

04.2012

Commercial Cookery III -

01.2011

MEGT Apprenticeship, Hospitality Operations -

01.2005

Skills

  • Kitchen organization
  • Team management
  • Plating and presentation
  • Food safety
  • Menu development

Timeline

Seasonal Resort Chef

KiteSurf Tonga
07.2024 - 10.2024

CDP Chef De Partie

Nudo Events
02.2024 - Current

CDP

Geelong Cats - Higher Mark
03.2022 - 07.2023

CDP, Senior Chef

INAC
01.2018 - Current

Operations and Food development Coordinator

Healthy Habits
01.2009 - 01.2010

Spanish Intermediate -

Buddhism and Modern Psychology Online -

Online Marketing – Behind closed doors -

First Aid -

Writing for the Web -

Advanced Diploma Hospitality -

Liquor Licensee -

Commercial Cookery III -

MEGT Apprenticeship, Hospitality Operations -

Reiki Levels 1 and 2 -

Larissa Clayton