Nicholas Butler
Capel,WA
Summary
Creative Chef adept at working in high-pressure culinary environments. Over 5 years of experience preparing large and small volumes of food efficiently. Strong food inventorying skills. Prompt and professional with excellent discipline.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Aravina Estate
09.2023 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Produced Rosters
Chef
Aravina Estate
04.2023 - 09.2023
Apprentice Chef
Aravinaestate
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Regional TAFE
Margaret River, WA04.2023
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Portion Sizes
- Portion Standards
- Dietary Restrictions
- Inventory Management
- Cooking Procedures
- Food Allergies
- Food Rotation
- Product Availability
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Ordering and Receiving
- High-Volume Environments
References
Geoff Mann PH: 0488 456 064
Ross Tyre PH: 0424 818 379
Timeline
Sous Chef
Aravina Estate
09.2023 - Current
Chef
Aravina Estate
04.2023 - 09.2023
Apprentice Chef
Aravinaestate
10.2019 - 04.2023
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Regional TAFE
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