Matt Gamage
Mt barker,SA
Summary
Well-rounded Chef offering 14 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
FIFO CHEF
ESS Compass Group
Ballera
02.2024 - Current
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Agency Chef
Pinnacle People
Adelaide
06.2018 - Current
- Casual on call chef.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Health Care Chef
FLINDERS HOSPITAL
ADELAIDE, SA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Bulk cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, desert and text modified for hospital patients.
- Assisted in preparation of meals for clients according to individual dietary requirements.
- Performed daily temperature checks of freezers and refrigerators and documented results.
- Analyzed samples from production batches and conducted microorganism testing when needed.
Sous Chef
THE MANOR BASKET RANGE WEDDING VENUE
LOBETHEL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
STAMFORD PLAZA & GRAND
ADELAIDE
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Worked in production kitchen specializing in functions, banquets, High teas ,weddings , and Medi hotel meals during pandemic.
- Managed daily operations of kitchen, ensuring smooth running of all food production activities.
- Supervised and trained junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure working safely and efficiently.
- Kept up-to-date with current trends in cooking styles and techniques.
CHEF DE PARTIE
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR ADELAIDE
ADELAIDE
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Cook in room dining meals .
- Organized daily mise on place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
Junior Sous Chef
OAKS HOTEL HUNTER VALLEY
SYDNEY
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Banquet, function, events and catering at picturesque hotel in Hunter Valley NSW
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
CHEF DE PARTIE
Peppers And Sands Torque
TORQUE,VICTORIA
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Banquet and ala carte dining.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Checked finished plates before were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
DEMI CHEF
MANTRA LORNE
LORNE ,VICTORIA
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Working in ala carte kitchen and functions
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups for kitchen.
- Organized ingredients to ensure quality of dishes served.
- Assisted in daily preparation of meals according to recipes.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
DEMI CHEF
BEACH PAVILLION
LORNE ,VICTORIA
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Ala carte breakfast chef and fine dining dinner.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Stocked food supplies in kitchen.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation.
APPRENTICE CHEF
CATER AND CO CUMBERLAND HOTEL LORNE
LORNE
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Out side Catering events, functions all over Victoria.
- Coordinated delivery of food supplies to event venues on time according to schedule.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding kitchen operations, equipment use, and safety protocols during catering events.
- Organized storage areas for food items purchased for catering services in accordance with health standards.
APPRENTICE CHEF
GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL LORNE
LORNE ,VICTORIA
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Ala carte breakfast, lunch, dinner and functions.
- Communicated effectively with other kitchen staff during meal preparation times.
- Carried out basic knife skills including dicing, slicing and chopping vegetables.
APPRENTICE /KITCHEN HAND
CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL
CHELSEA HEIGHTS , MELBOURNE
02.2009 - 05.2010
- Ala carte lunch and dinner.
- Prepared, cooked and served meals according to recipes and menus.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in kitchen area.
- Stocked shelves with food supplies, such as canned goods and dry ingredients.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
Education
Food Safety Supervisor
Australian Institute of Food Safety
Sydney, NSW05.2024
DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC03.2014
CERT IV IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY) -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC12.2012
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC12.2012
FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC04.2012
CERT III IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY) -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC03.2012
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Cultural Awareness
- Supervision and leadership
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
References
REFERENCES
- RUPESH NEPAL,
STAMFORD PLAZA ADELAIDE
SOUS CHEF
M: 0478 716 511
E: Nepal_rup@yahoo.com
- LUKE YOUNG,
PEPPERS AND THE SANDS TORQUE
HEAD CHEF
M: 0409 563 111
E: lukeyoung41@hotmail.com
- LISA JANE MOSBY
FLINDERS HOSPITAL
Supervisor
M: 0402578306
E:Lisamosbey2@gmail.com
Timeline
FIFO CHEF
ESS Compass Group
02.2024 - Current
Health Care Chef
FLINDERS HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
THE MANOR BASKET RANGE WEDDING VENUE
08.2022 - 12.2022
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
STAMFORD PLAZA & GRAND
07.2019 - 07.2022
CHEF DE PARTIE
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR ADELAIDE
05.2019 - 03.2020
Agency Chef
Pinnacle People
06.2018 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
OAKS HOTEL HUNTER VALLEY
02.2018 - 04.2019
CHEF DE PARTIE
Peppers And Sands Torque
05.2015 - 01.2018
DEMI CHEF
MANTRA LORNE
10.2014 - 01.2015
DEMI CHEF
BEACH PAVILLION
09.2012 - 10.2014
APPRENTICE CHEF
CATER AND CO CUMBERLAND HOTEL LORNE
06.2011 - 11.2012
APPRENTICE CHEF
GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL LORNE
05.2010 - 06.2011
APPRENTICE /KITCHEN HAND
CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL
02.2009 - 05.2010
Food Safety Supervisor
Australian Institute of Food Safety
DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
CERT IV IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY) -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
CERT III IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY) -
VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
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