Natasha D'Souza
Perth, Western Australia,WA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Function Manager/Pastry Chef
The Rechabite
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Replied to enquires
- Organised functions, food, drinks
- Large booking requires for the Restaurant
- Finalised Event Orders
- Meet with customers and showed them around the venue
Pastry Chef
Cooee
Perth, WA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed Desserts Items/Specials
- Ordering for the Kitchen Team
- Run the pass and kitchen at different times
- Communicate with Front of House
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding dishes
Assistant Kitchen Manager/ Junior Sous Chef
Scott Pickett Group
Melbourne , VIC
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Run Providoor orders including ordering items
- Worked Event Days
- Prep Event Food
- Replied to emails
Chef De Partie
Liminal
Melbourne, VIC
04.2021 - 10.2021
Chef De Partie
QT Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently
- Prepping and sending Function Food
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
Chef De Partie
Pure South Dining
Melbourne, WA
05.2018 - 10.2018
Kitchen Manager
Embargo Bar
Perth, WA
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Chef De Partie
The Reveley
Perth, Western Australia
04.2016 - 11.2017
Education
Diploma of Event Management -
Holmesglen
Melbourne, VIC12-2021
Certificate III Baking (combined Pastry Cooking And Bread Making) -
Polytechic West
Perth, WA12-2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Brand Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Highly Organised
- Work Under Pressure
- Motivated Highly driven individual
- Ambitious to achieve high standard
Affiliations
- Love Baking for others and trying new cakes
- Travelling/ Exploring
Certification
- Mental First Aid
- Food Handling Cerificate
- Event Air Certifciate
Timeline
Function Manager/Pastry Chef
The Rechabite
05.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
Cooee
08.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager/ Junior Sous Chef
Scott Pickett Group
11.2021 - 06.2022
Chef De Partie
Liminal
04.2021 - 10.2021
Chef De Partie
QT Melbourne
03.2019 - 03.2021
Chef De Partie
Pure South Dining
05.2018 - 10.2018
Kitchen Manager
Embargo Bar
12.2017 - 04.2018
Chef De Partie
The Reveley
04.2016 - 11.2017
Diploma of Event Management -
Holmesglen
Certificate III Baking (combined Pastry Cooking And Bread Making) -
Polytechic West
- Mental First Aid
- Food Handling Cerificate
- Event Air Certifciate