Murray Henshall
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tour Guide
Yabba Tours
, QLD
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Conducted research on new destinations or attractions to add to the existing or new itineraries.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for catering services.
- Provided feedback to chefs on menu changes or improvements that should be made based on customer preferences.
Village & Catering Manager
Spotless Facility Services
Moranbah, QLD
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Implemented innovative strategies designed to increase efficiency within the kitchen environment.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of food orders placed from suppliers as well as invoices received from vendors.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
Chef Manager
Sodexo Remote Sites
, WA
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Assisted in developing new recipes that incorporated unique flavors while still adhering to nutritional guidelines.
- Analyzed customer feedback data collected from surveys in order to improve overall dining experience.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
Education
Trade Certificate - Cooking
Industry And Commerce Training Commission
Coorparoo, QLDSkills
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation and presentation
- Portion and cost control
- Kitchen Operations
- Quality Control
- Interpersonal Communication
- Food safety and sanitation
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor
- LF Forklift Licence
- National Police Check
- Covid Vaccinations Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tour Guide
Yabba Tours
11.2018 - 05.2024
Village & Catering Manager
Spotless Facility Services
07.2012 - 09.2018
Chef Manager
Sodexo Remote Sites
06.2010 - 06.2012
Trade Certificate - Cooking
Industry And Commerce Training Commission
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