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Lucas Slade

Summary

Adept at knife skills and team collaboration, I honed my culinary expertise through roles at Kalamunda Hotel, Aloft Hotel and Lakers tavern, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and creativity. My active approach to safety and workload management has led to improved operational smoothness., marking me as a versatile asset in fast-paced environments.


Worker with demonstrated expertise in high-pressure environments. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving demands. Reliable, with proficiency in food safety, knife skills, and efficient station management.


Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Line Cook

Kalamunda Hotel
01.2024 - Current


> Regulating the movement of food in the kitchen to ensure smooth operations.


> Employing knife techniques to process substantial quantities of foods.


> Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.


> Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.

Cooking Intern

Aloft Hotel
02.2023 - 12.2023

> Gained hands-on experience by participating in the creation of daily specials and menu items.


> Increased understanding of flavor profiles and ingredient pairings, resulting in more innovative dishes.


> Acquired proficiency in multiple kitchen stations, increasing versatility as a culinary professional.


> Collaborated closely with other interns to successfully execute large-scale catering events.

Cooking Intern

Lakers Tavern
03.2020 - 12.2021

> Supported timely meal service through effective communication with fellow interns and chefs.

> Safeguarded guest satisfaction by adhering to strict health and safety standards during food preparation.


> Optimized ingredient usage, reducing waste while still producing high-quality dishes.


> Expanded recipe repertoire by learning new cooking methods under mentorship from skilled chefs.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Bentley Tafe
Bentley, WA
12-2023

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Food safety
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Professional attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

  • Team collaboration
  • Workload management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Supply management
  • Effective prioritization

Certification

> Certificate II in Business


> Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Timeline

Kitchen Line Cook

Kalamunda Hotel
01.2024 - Current

Cooking Intern

Aloft Hotel
02.2023 - 12.2023

Cooking Intern

Lakers Tavern
03.2020 - 12.2021

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Bentley Tafe
Lucas Slade