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Nicole Sorenson

Bentley Park,QLD

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record at Sodexo Magic, enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food waste through strategic menu planning. Expert in cooking techniques and sanitation practices, I excel in staff coordination and workflow optimization, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Holy Spirit College
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

Mine Site Chef

Sodexo Magic
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

Chef

South Cairns Sports Club
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

Cert II, Cert III, Cert IV - Commercial Cookery

Qld

Construction Induction White Card -

Qld

Driver's Licence, Open Automatic -

Qld

Traffic Controller Level 1 - Expires 02/10/27 -

Qld

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Staff Coordination
  • Menu development
  • Portion and cost control

Timeline

Chef

Holy Spirit College
07.2021 - 09.2024

Mine Site Chef

Sodexo Magic
01.2021 - 06.2021

Chef

South Cairns Sports Club
06.2016 - 12.2020

Cert II, Cert III, Cert IV - Commercial Cookery

Qld

Construction Induction White Card -

Qld

Driver's Licence, Open Automatic -

Qld

Traffic Controller Level 1 - Expires 02/10/27 -

Qld

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