Liam Renshaw
south Penrith,NSW
Summary
Skilled Junior Sous Chef with solid experience in creating memorable dishes and managing kitchen operations. Love for working on prime cuts and working with quality meats. Strengths include innovative menu planning, efficient food preparation, and team leadership. Significant contributions in previous roles include streamlining workflow, enhancing food presentation, and maintaining high-standard hygiene practices. Always passionate about delivering superior culinary experiences to all guests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Theos rooftop bar Astina
, NSW
09.2022 - Current
- Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
- Inspected food deliveries for freshness before storing them properly in designated areas.
- Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
- Experience with all menu types including; creating complete Al a carte menus, assisting with cycle, buffet, alternate course, and degustation.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding recipes, plating techniques, garnishes and portion control.
- Trained and supervised junior cooks in proper culinary techniques.
- Assisted in developing recipes for special events or catering functions.
Chef De Partie
Maldinis by the river
South Penrith , NSW
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- I was working long hours in an extremely stressful kitchen that was able to teach me the fundamentals of food hygiene and standards that could be provided consistently.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
Logistics Assistant
Bells Bird and Finch
Penrith, NSW
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Obtained experience in product safety and adherence to Haccp guidelines while working as a casual employee for a cold logistics company.
Work Experience
Other kitchens I have worked briefly in
Penrith, NSW
- Outback steakhouse Penrith
- Osso steakhouse Penrith
- Cj crab shack and Grill
Education
Hospitality Certificate 3
Tafe Nsw
Kingswood, NSW01-2023
High School Diploma -
St Dominics College
Penrith, NSW11-2022
Skills
- Recipe creation
- High-quality ingredients
- Positive and professional
- Motivational team management
- Menu development
- Sales Planning
- First aid and cpr trained
- Calm with a drive to improve and learn new techniques and skills
- confident knife skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Fast learner
- Compliance
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Theos rooftop bar Astina
09.2022 - Current
Logistics Assistant
Bells Bird and Finch
06.2020 - 05.2021
Chef De Partie
Maldinis by the river
02.2019 - 09.2022
Work Experience
Other kitchens I have worked briefly in
Hospitality Certificate 3
Tafe Nsw
High School Diploma -
St Dominics College
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