Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Nathan Taverner

Quakers Hill,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Demi Chef committed to quality standards and offering 10 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Well-attuned to trends in culinary arts to deliver creative and delicious menu items. I have clear understanding of ordering, running fast paced plated and buffet styled functions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Demi Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
Windsor , NSW
11.2023 - Current
  • Trained new employees on proper cooking methods, knife handling, safety practices.
  • Managed ordering of kitchen supplies and equipment maintenance.
  • Supervised junior staff members when necessary.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Commis Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
Windsor , NSW
12.2016 - 11.2023
  • Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
  • Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
  • Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.

Apprentice Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
Windsor , NSW
07.2014 - 12.2016
  • Prepared, cooked and served meals according to recipes and menus.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
  • Helped experienced chefs prepare dishes for customers.
  • Took direction from head chef on menu items and preparation techniques.
  • Trained in proper food handling procedures while adhering to health codes.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery III

Ryde Culinary Tafe
Ryde, NSW
12-2016

Skills

  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Kitchen Staff Leadership
  • Food Freshness Management
  • Station Stocking
  • Supply Ordering
  • Task Delegation

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship from CitiBank in 2015, Worked down in Melbourne with George Calombaris
  • Phil Darby Award winner in 2017 - Special Industry award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Demi Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
11.2023 - Current

Commis Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
12.2016 - 11.2023

Apprentice Chef

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
07.2014 - 12.2016

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery III

Ryde Culinary Tafe
Nathan Taverner