Loida shields
Highton,VIC
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
taste of philippines
Highton, VIC
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, and walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Proper cleaning supplies and methods were used to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs had been prepared.
Chef De Partie
charles darling hotel
Geelong, VIC
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Cert 3
Gordon Tafe University
Geelong VictoriaSkills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Banquets and catering
- Heat control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Purchasing
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Menu pricing
- Menu planning
- Leadership qualities
- Cost reduction
- Food preparation techniques
- Ingredient selection
- Health regulations
- Sanitation standards
- Inventory rotation
- Menu design
- Dish preparation
- Budget development
Languages
English
Limited
Japanese
Limited
Timeline
Head Chef
taste of philippines
11.2021 - 12.2024
Chef De Partie
charles darling hotel
04.2015 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Cert 3
Gordon Tafe University
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