NICOLE
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chef
CHA KEE CAFE
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
- Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
THE KEYS PRESTON PTY LTD
Chef
06.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- prepared meals within acceptable time limits and quality standards
- strictly enforces food safety regulation and best practices
TATA CAFE
Sous Chef
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted the Head Chef to create menus, recipes, and develop dishes
- Directed the food preparation and presentation process
- Trained new kitchen staff on promotional specials
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
BlUEBIRD COFFEE
Head Chef
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Increased restaurant by 3000HKD per month by serving hygienic food as per guests' taste
- Generated 1000HKD per month savings by transitioning from six vendors to only one supplier
- Decreased food and drink wastage by 10% through wastage and spoilage tracking
- Introduced 8 new items within the menu based on season, occasion, and guest preferences
- Ensured quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation of food throughout service
- Gained customer loyalty and appreciation for food by personally attending requests of each guest
INTERVAL
CHEF DE PARTIE
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for food preparation
- Planned, coordinated, and directed food preparation in
the kitchen as per set recipes - Assisted head chef with menu design, inventory sourcing, and staff management
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Skills
- General food preparation expertise
- Teamwork
- Time management
Working holiday visa
Date of grant:12 October 2022
21 March 2023 first arrival To 20 March 2024
Timeline
Assistant Chef
CHA KEE CAFE
09.2023 - Current
THE KEYS PRESTON PTY LTD
Chef
06.2023 - Current
TATA CAFE
Sous Chef
04.2023 - 06.2023
BlUEBIRD COFFEE
Head Chef
12.2021 - 02.2023
INTERVAL
CHEF DE PARTIE
05.2019 - 12.2021