Michael Poole
Murwillumbah
Summary
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE NSW, Kingscliff Institute
01.2017 - Current
- Teach and adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage in accordance with strict HACCP guidelines.
- Developing resources to facilitate training in the VET sector.
- Ongoing personal development and self-assessment.
- Accurate note taking and student feedback.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment fostering respect and inclusivity.
- Managing student behaviour by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on industry standards.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to new teaching staff.
Casual Chef
Murwillumbah Services Club
03.2025 - Current
- Working all sections of kitchen.
- Following HACCP guidelines
- Maintaining well-organized, consistent mise en place and service standards
- Stock control.
- Developed new recipes to enhance customer dining experience.
Contract Chef
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Running of café – breakfast/lunch service.
- Planning/costing of daily specials.
- Menu planning and executing large scale events.
Contract Chef
Ducketts Mill Wines + Denmark Farmhouse Cheese
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisting with cheese making.
- A la carte service.
- Preparation and service of charcuterie & cheese platters.
- Gelato making.
Contract Chef
Wheelers Restaurant
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Fine dining seafood restaurant.
- Working across all sections - cold Larder, pans, pastry and pass.
Sous Chef
Skypoint Bar and Café
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Plan and prepare daily menus.
- Co-ordinate and involved in prep duties, cooking and serving of meals for restaurant.
- Overseeing, guiding and development of a team of chefs.
- Liaising with directors.
- Sourcing of quality produce for daily changing menus.
- Appraising staff skills and qualifications.
- Co-ordinating functions.
- Recruitment of staff.
- COGS responsibility.
Education
Certificate - Food safety supervisor
10.2024
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
12.2018
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
09.2017
Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate - undefined
01.1999
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
01.1997
Skills
- Professional chef
- Trade qualified
- Extensive culinary skills and knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Community minded
- Food safety supervisor
- Trainer and assessor
Timeline
Casual Chef
Murwillumbah Services Club
03.2025 - Current
Contract Chef
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
11.2024 - 03.2025
Contract Chef
Ducketts Mill Wines + Denmark Farmhouse Cheese
02.2024 - 06.2024
Contract Chef
Wheelers Restaurant
07.2023 - 11.2023
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE NSW, Kingscliff Institute
01.2017 - Current
Sous Chef
Skypoint Bar and Café
11.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate - undefined
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Certificate - Food safety supervisor
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