Renea Jones
Tomakin,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Chef with over 15 years of experience, including five years at Banksia Lodge, specializing in menu development and culinary innovation. Demonstrates expertise in kitchen operations management and effective team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality dining experiences. Proficient in recipe development and food safety oversight, resulting in enhanced kitchen efficiency and elevated customer satisfaction. Committed to advancing culinary excellence while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Banksia Lodge
Broulee
12.2019 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
Chef
Tomakin sports and social club
Tomakin
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Partake in daily duties of food preparation
- Busy service periods
- Supervising of apprentices
Chef
River Cafe
Nelligen
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
Chef
Sins Bar & Grill
Batemens Bay
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Operator
Degrays Plant hire
South Headland, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Water cart
- Smooth Drum/Pad foot
- Safety procedures
Truck Driver
Boral Concrete
Nowra
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Customer Service
- Truck Operator
- Mix and pour concrete
- Load and unload concrete
Truck Driver
MRS Transport
Sydney
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Customer Service
- Paper work
Bar Attendant / Bar Supervisor/ Security
The Bridge Tavern
Nowra
01.2011
- Bistro work
- Waitress
- Taking orders
- Bar service
- Cleaning and clearing tables
- Conflict resolution
Bar Attendant
Postman's Tavern
Nowra
- Customer service / Bar service
- Mixing drinks
- Pouring beers
- Cash handling & register operation
- Working with large crowds
- Poker machines and gaming
Operator/Truck driver
South Coast Waste & Recycling
- Customer Service
- Cash handling and invoicing
- HR Driver's License
- Site inductions
- Waste management
- Bin lifter Skip bin deliveries and pick ups
- Machine operation 5/20 tonne Excavators/ 966 CAT loader/ 6x6 Dumpy/Tippers
- Asbestos removal
Skills
- Signature dish creation
- Menu development
- Schedule implementation
- Pantry restocking
- Kitchen operations management
- Purchasing
- Dish preparation
- Food and beverage pairing
- Complex Problem-solving
- Meal preparation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Effective communications
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food safety oversight
- Nutrition
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipe development
- Food plating and presentation
- Knife skills
- Pastry skills
- Culinary expertise
- Performance assessments
- Special diets
- Baking techniques
- Food storage
- Temperature control
Additional Information - Personal Life
10, Looking for a lifestyle change and interested in the aged care industry.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Banksia Lodge
12.2019 - Current
Chef
Tomakin sports and social club
01.2018 - 11.2019
Chef
Sins Bar & Grill
06.2017 - 09.2017
Chef
River Cafe
08.2016 - 12.2017
Operator
Degrays Plant hire
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bar Attendant / Bar Supervisor/ Security
The Bridge Tavern
01.2011
Truck Driver
Boral Concrete
01.2007 - 01.2008
Truck Driver
MRS Transport
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bar Attendant
Postman's Tavern
Operator/Truck driver
South Coast Waste & Recycling
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