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MJ INOPIA

Adelaide,SA

Summary


High-performing Chef offering 5 years of restaurant and large venues experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Just Down The Road
11.2023 - Current
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Implemented rotating special menu to showcase culinary creativity and attract food enthusiasts.

Chef

National Wine Centre
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
  • Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between courses during formal dinners with expertly timed plating, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for guests.

Chef De Partie

Modbury Plaza Hotel
09.2019 - 10.2023
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Cook

Adelaide Oval
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Apprentice Chef

Topiary Gardens
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • 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

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Salford College
Adelaide, SA
12-2021

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Salford College
Adelaide, SA
06-2021

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Salford College
Adelaide, SA
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Office Administration

University of Caloocan City
Philippines
04-2018

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen management
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen operations
  • Banquets and catering
  • Allergy awareness
  • Inventory rotation
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Workflow coordination
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation
  • Safe food handling

Timeline

Head Chef

Just Down The Road
11.2023 - Current

Chef

National Wine Centre
10.2023 - 08.2024

Cook

Adelaide Oval
03.2021 - 09.2021

Apprentice Chef

Topiary Gardens
09.2020 - 12.2020

Chef De Partie

Modbury Plaza Hotel
09.2019 - 10.2023

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Salford College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Salford College

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Salford College

Bachelor of Science - Office Administration

University of Caloocan City

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