Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Timeline
GeneralManager

Nicki Geach

Summary

  • Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven management skills.
  • Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

LDK Seniors Living, Greenway Views
09.2020 - Current
  • Assist Head Chef in all kitchen operations
  • Prepare and manage resident meals, focusing on dietary requirement
  • Management and preparation of Both Cafe menu's
  • Maintained Dessert menu for restaurant service
  • Daily food records in accordance with HACCP standards
  • Training of new staff
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Chef Supervisor

Alliance Catering
04.2013 - 03.2020
  • Managed kitchen operations for both VIP and Virgin business lounges
  • Monitored quality and presentation of guests dishes
  • Supervised kitchen staff with all stages of production
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards in Head Chefs absence

Sous Chef

Pickle Cafe
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.

Head Chef

Lisboa Cafe
04.2000 - 11.2009
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Sous Chef

Miro Restaurant
05.1998 - 04.2000
  • 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.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Sous Chef

Darley's Restaurant, Lilianfells Resort
02.1994 - 04.1998
  • 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.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Chef De Partie

La Fontana Restaurant
02.1990 - 11.1993
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monaro High School
Cooma North, NSW
11.1984

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Supervision -

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
05.1991

Certificate in Catering Operations -

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
05.1991

Food Safety Supervisor -

Tactical Training Group
Sydney, NSW
02.2018

First Aid Certificate -

Allen's Training
Canberra, ACT
10.2023

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Menu Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Vendor Relations
  • Business Management
  • Fine Dinning experience

Keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

  • Workout in gym regularly
  • Gardening


Timeline

Chef

LDK Seniors Living, Greenway Views
09.2020 - Current

Chef Supervisor

Alliance Catering
04.2013 - 03.2020

Sous Chef

Pickle Cafe
04.2010 - 03.2013

Head Chef

Lisboa Cafe
04.2000 - 11.2009

Sous Chef

Miro Restaurant
05.1998 - 04.2000

Sous Chef

Darley's Restaurant, Lilianfells Resort
02.1994 - 04.1998

Chef De Partie

La Fontana Restaurant
02.1990 - 11.1993

High School Diploma -

Monaro High School

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Supervision -

Canberra Institute of Tech

Certificate in Catering Operations -

Canberra Institute of Tech

Food Safety Supervisor -

Tactical Training Group

First Aid Certificate -

Allen's Training

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