Michael Colondam
Southbank,VIC
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and mentoring teams, my tenure at Hakata Gensuke Ramen honed my expertise in food preparation, staff training, and operations supervision. Leveraging skills in mise en place and hygiene practices, I significantly improved efficiency and standards. My leadership, creativity, and experience ensures exceptional work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Hakata Gensuke Ramen
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Expanded culinary repertoire by learning traditional methods from experienced chefs representing diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Junior Chef
PT API Metra Boga (Amuz Gourmet Restaurant)
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes by organizing ingredients and equipment, allowing for faster service times during peak hours.
- Consistently met or exceeded quality expectations while adhering to strict recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon requests
Junior Assistant Chef
PT Seacliff International
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Handled special dietary requests proficiently while maintaining taste and presentation standards of the establishment.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by consistently meeting deadlines for preparing mise en place prior to service hours.
- Assisted in standardizing recipes, ensuring consistent quality across all dishes.
- Ensured high-quality plating presentation with keen attention to detail and artistic flair.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Marketing
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC06.2021
Diploma of Business - Business
Jakarta International College
Jakarta, Indonesia11.2018
Certificate III - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Moorabbin, VIC08.2016
High School Diploma -
Tunas Muda International School
Jakarta, Indonesia05.2016
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Mise en place
- Basic cooking methods
- Knife Skills
- Recipe Development
- Portion Control
- Inventory supervision
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Indonesian
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Commis Chef
Hakata Gensuke Ramen
07.2021 - 03.2024
Junior Chef
PT API Metra Boga (Amuz Gourmet Restaurant)
01.2019 - 02.2019
Junior Assistant Chef
PT Seacliff International
09.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Marketing
RMIT University
Diploma of Business - Business
Jakarta International College
Certificate III - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Tunas Muda International School
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