- Travelling with family
- Golf
- Jui Jitsu
- Cooking woofire BBQ's with friends and family
- Camping
Mitchell Tucker
Shailer Park,QLD
Summary
Passionate and driven chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction, i have a strong passion for wood fire cooking i love the subtle smoky flavour profiles that come with it, amazingly prImal technique. Im creative in nature and always like to learn and develop new skills. I also have a strong passion for team development and retention, i am a strong and proud leader and this has proven to be a contributing factor in both my personal and venues developments and successes, it is a key attribute in "my Brand".
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
The Star Brisbane
06.2024 - Current
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering their growth and development within the team.
- Ensured proper storage of perishable items according to HACCP guidelines, minimizing risks associated with foodborne illness outbreaks or spoilage costs.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Menu planing & costing to meet budget.
- running small offsite catering functions, planning, costing, rostering.
Chef Owner
Clarence Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
Chef De Cuisine
The Star
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Developed strategies to increase efficiency in the kitchen.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients.
- Worked closely with other chefs and cooks and provided hands-on training and teaching.
- Managed budget, labor and direct operating expenses for the day to day kitchen operation.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly and provided feedback.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Senior Chef De Partie
Stokehouse
01.2016 - 01.2018
- In charge of a busy grill section cooking 100 proteins a night.
- Supervised and trained junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure they were working safely and efficiently.
- Planned daily specials according to seasonal produce availability.
- Conducted regular taste tests during preparation stages to guarantee high-quality results.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth running of all food production activities.
Apprentice Chef
The Star Gold Coast
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach, QLD12-2010
Skills
- Forecasting and Planning
- Performance Assessments
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Menu Planning
- Restaurant Operations
- Inventory Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Coaching and Mentoring
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Leadership and supervision
Certification
- Cert III in commercial cookery
- First Aid Certification
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Award in Wines (WSET Level 1) - Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Interests
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
The Star Brisbane
06.2024 - Current
Chef Owner
Clarence Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2024
Chef De Cuisine
The Star
02.2018 - 05.2023
Senior Chef De Partie
Stokehouse
01.2016 - 01.2018
Apprentice Chef
The Star Gold Coast
01.2012 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
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