Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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MARTIN VAN DONGEN

BUNBURY,WA - Western Australia

Summary

Dedicated and passionate chef skilled in dish preparation, food presentation, and customer service. Proven ability to maintain food safety standards and collaborate effectively within kitchen teams.

I work with a smile😉

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dinner Chef

ESS
Greenbushes , WA
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Prepared diverse menu items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, following operational guidelines and procedures.
  • Engaged with customers to understand preferences and provide menu recommendations.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Undertook extensive work on the 'Made to order' grill for the residents

Breakfast Chef

ESS
Greenbushes , WA
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Prepared and cooked breakfast items following established recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace during service.
  • Monitored cooking temperatures to ensure proper food handling practices.
  • Developed new breakfast menu items based on seasonal ingredients and trends.
  • Checked temperature controls periodically during shifts to ensure optimal temperatures are maintained.
  • Adjusted cooking times based on type of dish being prepared and number of orders placed.
  • Utilized effective cleaning and sanitation procedures and observed proper food handling to prevent illness and disease.
  • Prepared all baked goods and Crib for the whole camp of 200 residents

Casual Chef

ESS
Pilbara , WA
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in kitchen operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal food quality and presentation.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
  • Extensive work on the grill for made to order options

AIR BNB MAINTENANCE

Simply Holiday Homes
Busselton , WA
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Reported issues to the property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place

Line Chef

The Hollow Beach Bar And Grill
Bunbury , WA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepared diverse menu items following recipes and customer preferences.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently during high-volume service periods.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow during busy hours.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy in production.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards consistently.
  • Set up line station with proper tools and products, quality checked products within line station, maintained equipment and monitored food delivery.
  • Cleaned up cooking stations and properly stored leftovers.
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens, grills, stoves, fryers.
  • Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
  • Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set by Head Chef or Sous Chef.
  • Checked all dishes before they left the kitchen to ensure that they met quality standards.

Education

Commercial Cookery

South West Regional TAFE
Bunbury, WA
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Bunbury Catholic College
Bunbury, WA
12-1999

Skills

  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Customer service
  • Temperature control
  • Physical stamina
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Excellent communicator

Languages

English
Professional
Italian
Professional

Certification

CERT III COMMERCIAL COOKERY

WA DRIVERS LICENCE

Affiliations

I really enjoy watching and playing sport socially, I also love fishing and exploring the outdoors.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dinner Chef

ESS
01.2025 - 04.2025

Breakfast Chef

ESS
12.2023 - 01.2025

Casual Chef

ESS
04.2023 - 12.2023

AIR BNB MAINTENANCE

Simply Holiday Homes
10.2022 - 02.2023

Line Chef

The Hollow Beach Bar And Grill
07.2021 - 07.2022

Commercial Cookery

South West Regional TAFE

High School Diploma -

Bunbury Catholic College

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