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MEGAN TAYLOR

MEGAN TAYLOR

Prahran,VIC

Summary

Passionate career chef with over 30 years of experience, bringing a wealth of energy and a positive attitude to every culinary endeavor. Possessing classical training with Michelin star standards and a contemporary approach to cuisine, I continuously update knowledge and skills by exploring new food trends through dining out and staying connected with media. Unwavering passion is driven by delivering creative and high-quality dishes consistently. With a proven track record in various hospitality offerings, I excel in providing training and vision, leading small and medium teams, overseeing kitchen operations, and effectively managing inventory, purchasing, and waste.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Assistant

My Market Kitchen
08.2024 - Current
  • Provisioned & prepared ingredients for talent chef to demonstrate on camera.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.

AGENCY CHEF

HOTELSTAFF
08.2024 - Current
  • Work various events including the Melbourne Cup 2024
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

SOUS CHEF

SODEXO
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led team of 5 chefs and 5 utility workers in a high volume 1000 man camp during mobilization of the site
  • Ensuring scope & quality targets were met
  • Manage food & labour costs
  • Rostering, onboarding & team management
  • Implementing systems for HACCP procedures
  • Liaised with client & suppliers

CHEF

DESERT CITY
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Monitor inventory, stock control & waste management as a high priority on a remote site
  • Rotating menus and working closely with clients to ensure scope was being met & customer satisfaction was 100%

VEGAN MEGAN

SELF EMPLOYED
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Developed & created a brand marketing quality vegan prepared meals, cakes & catering
  • Created & conducted culinary workshops and online cooking classes
  • Developing & sharing recipes and social media content
  • Introduced flavored hummus line to local retail market, created all branding, packaging and food safety regulations
  • Spearhead menu planning, recipe development and day to day management including all financial records

CHEF

EDEN HEALTH RETREAT
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Menu development design and implementation with a focus of paddock to plate from our onsite gardens
  • Created recipe book for guests to take home
  • Strong focus on clean, beautiful healthy cuisine, plated with creative flair
  • Stock & inventory control day to day delegation of tasks & team culture development

SOUS CHEF

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

CHEF DE CUISINE

J W MARRIOTT HOTEL

CHEF DE PARTIE

ZAFFERANO MICHELIN STAR

HEAD CHEF

URBAN PROJUICE
01.2017 - 01.2018

HEAD CHEF

CAFÉ 12
07.2015 - 01.2017

Education

CERTIFICATE III COMMERCIAL COOKERY - CHEF

COTAH
SOUTHBANK|BRISBANE
02.1996

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen management
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Special diets
  • Pastry skills
  • Positive and professional

Courses

  • FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATION SITXFSA201
  • LEVEL 2 CHOCOLATES & PRALINES, SAVOUR PATISSERIE SCHOOL, MELBOURNE
  • ONA BARISTA COURSE, CANBERRA
  • HACCP COMPLIANCE TRAINING, DUBAI UPDATED 2023 SODEXO
  • CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD
  • 4WD SAFETY COURSE
  • POLICE CLEARANCE CHECK AVAILABLE
  • FIRST AID BASIC

Timeline

Chef Assistant

My Market Kitchen
08.2024 - Current

AGENCY CHEF

HOTELSTAFF
08.2024 - Current

SOUS CHEF

SODEXO
09.2023 - 03.2024

CHEF

DESERT CITY
04.2022 - 09.2023

CHEF

EDEN HEALTH RETREAT
12.2018 - 12.2019

VEGAN MEGAN

SELF EMPLOYED
01.2018 - 03.2022

HEAD CHEF

URBAN PROJUICE
01.2017 - 01.2018

HEAD CHEF

CAFÉ 12
07.2015 - 01.2017

SOUS CHEF

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

CHEF DE CUISINE

J W MARRIOTT HOTEL

CHEF DE PARTIE

ZAFFERANO MICHELIN STAR

CERTIFICATE III COMMERCIAL COOKERY - CHEF

COTAH

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