Liam McCosker
Forster,NSW
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 7 years of restaurant / Cafe experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Dynamic and results-driven Chef with extensive experience at Palms Pavilion and Kembali Cafe, excelling in food safety, sanitation and proven ability to deliver high-quality dishes under pressure, demonstrating strong attention to detail and exceptional customer service skills. Optimizing kitchen operations for large events eg: Weddings. Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Palms Pavilion
09.2022 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
Chef
Forster Bowling Club
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures and supplies.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Kembali Cafe
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Apprentice Chef
Macwood Grill
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by assisting fellow team members during peak service hours when needed.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Acquired knowledge of diverse cooking methods including grilling, baking, frying, sautéing and steaming to produce high-quality dishes efficiently.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Quality Training And Hospitality College
06-2020
Certificate - Food Safety Supervisor
Quality Training And Hospitality College
01-2019
High School Diploma -
Bulahdelah Central School
Bulahdelah, NSW11-2018
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Frying techniques
Timeline
Chef
Forster Bowling Club
10.2023 - 04.2025
Chef
Palms Pavilion
09.2022 - Current
Chef
Kembali Cafe
08.2020 - 08.2023
Apprentice Chef
Macwood Grill
01.2018 - 08.2020
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Quality Training And Hospitality College
Certificate - Food Safety Supervisor
Quality Training And Hospitality College
High School Diploma -
Bulahdelah Central School
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