Michael Pemberton
Normanville,SA
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Level 3
Forktree Brewing
Carrickalinga, SA
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse and elaborate menu items following company recipes and standards while introducing new recipes and baselines for fellow employees.
- Maintained a standard of hygiene and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adequate and timely meal service.
- Adhered to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding food orders and updates.
- Contributed creative ideas for seasonal menu changes based on local ingredients.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Level 4 Cook
Aqua Blue Restaurant
Normanville, SA
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes and safety guidelines.
- Cooked meals using various cooking techniques and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Managed food storage and inventory to reduce waste.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development sessions.
- Followed health regulations for food safety and sanitation practices.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff during busy service periods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Education
Yankalilla Area School
Yankalilla, SASkills
- Recipe development
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cooking techniques
- Station organisation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical & Creative thinking
- Hygiene standards
Accomplishments
- White card qualified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Level 3
Forktree Brewing
10.2025 - Current
Level 4 Cook
Aqua Blue Restaurant
11.2023 - 11.2025
Yankalilla Area School