Md Ziaul Haque
Southport,QLD
Summary
My name is Zia. I'm a forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. As a Head Chef I oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and manage, lead, motivate and develop the team. My responsibilities are menu planning, managing the financial KPI's enabling business success, purchasing, health and safety including food hygiene procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Blue Water Bar & Grill
Hope Island, QLD
07.2025 - Current
- Direct all kitchen operations, from menu creation and food preparation to staff management and inventory.
Chef
Nonna’s Italian
Harbour Town, QLD
07.2023 - 07.2025
Chef
Vatra
Surfers Paradise, QLD
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared Breakfast, Italian Dishes (spaghetti, fettuccini, penne etc), Parmigiana, Eye-fillet, Prawns, Octopus, Napoletana sauce, Bolognese, Chicken Basquaise (French) and Seafood etc.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
The Coffee Club
Robina, Helensvale, Coomera, QLD
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared Breakfast, Lunch and Seasonal dishes.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef & Kitchen Manager
Big Daddy's Burger Bar
Casula, NSW
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared Breakfast, Various Burgers, Mexican & American dishes including ribs and wings, Salads and Pasta.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
Chef
Memphis Wings
Minto, NSW
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared Breakfast, Chili Concarn, Nachos, Tacos, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Pork & Beef ribs, Chicken Wings, Burgers, Salads, Pizzas etc.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Salad Maker
Midnight Pizza And Cafe
Sutherland, NSW
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared Salad Dressing, Greek Salad, Italian Salad, Chicken Salad, Garden Salad, Octopus Salad.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
St Peters International College
04.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
St Peters International College
06.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
St Peters International College
01.2021
Skills
- Financial Management
- Safety & Compliance
- Waste Control
- Portion Sizes
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Crew Training
- Steady Food Flows
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Sanitization Protocols
- Kitchen Organization
- Stock Rotation
- Cooking Method Accuracy
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head Chef
Blue Water Bar & Grill
07.2025 - Current
Chef
Nonna’s Italian
07.2023 - 07.2025
Chef
Vatra
06.2022 - 06.2023
Chef
The Coffee Club
06.2020 - 07.2022
Chef & Kitchen Manager
Big Daddy's Burger Bar
07.2016 - 01.2020
Chef
Memphis Wings
07.2015 - 06.2016
Salad Maker
Midnight Pizza And Cafe
06.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma - Hospitality Management
St Peters International College
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
St Peters International College
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
St Peters International College