Oliver Travers
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Im a great young worker im a hard worker i love learning i look forward to working with you.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Kingfisher Cafe
Toowoomba, QLD
12.2023 - Current
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by assisting fellow team members during peak service hours when needed.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Participated in staff training sessions to learn new culinary techniques, elevating the overall skill set within the kitchen team.
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
- Displayed strong attention to detail by consistently plating dishes according to established specifications in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
- Developed strong knife skills through regular practice under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Improved kitchen efficiency with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Cook
Club Toowoomba
Toowoomba, QLD
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Storage
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Basic Baking
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Stock Rotation
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Staff Supervision
References
1 Brandon darcy 0406 636 357
2 Ashley butler 0456 216 411
3 Matthew nunn 0458 201 813
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Kingfisher Cafe
12.2023 - Current
Cook
Club Toowoomba
03.2023 - 12.2023