Paul Richard Galve
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in high-volume cooking and management. Impressive track record of creating successful menus and leading teams in a fast-paced environment. Adept at developing innovative dishes while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef (Full Time)
Qantas domestic lounge by Accor
Melbourne , Victoria
06.2023 - Current
- Training kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Plating meals and paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Implementing cost-saving strategies to reduce costs and maximize profits.
- Collaborating with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Managing production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulation to deliver top quality food.
- Practice safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Maintaining kitchen equipment in optimal working condition and requesting repairs when needed.
- Rotate stock to use items before expiration date.
- Recognizing quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selecting fresh ingredients to prepare new cycle menu items.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Working with vendors to negotiate favourable supply pricing and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Providing support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Participating in food tastings and taste tests.
Chef (Casual)
Compass Group Australia
Laverton , Victoria
12.2021 - Current
- Ensuring that all food is of excellent and served in a timely manner.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Overseeing all kitchen operations.
- Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
- Placing orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handling and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversee grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checking freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Reducing food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Managing food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
Catering Assistant
Compass Group Australia
Laverton , Victoria
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute seamless catering events for clients.
- Coordinated closely with other staff members during events for smooth service delivery.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines, preventing any potential health risks or violations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services at various events.
Cook
Pinoy Diner Werribee
Werribee , Victoria
12.2019 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- 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.
Education
Commercial Cookery in Hospitality
Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC05-2022
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Food allergy understanding and dietary requirements
- Menu development
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Portion standards
- Sanitation Practices
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen leadership
- Operations Support
- Supervising Food Prep
- Highly adaptable
Accomplishments
- Qantas Business Lounge by Accor Melbourne
Awarded Employee of the month in January 2024 for being an artist in human connection and bringing the principles of Heartist to life for our guests and our colleagues.
Certification
- Certificate lll in Commercial Cookery (April 2021)
- Certificate lV in Commercial Cookery (November 2021)
- Diploma Hospitality of Management (May 2022)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef (Full Time)
Qantas domestic lounge by Accor
06.2023 - Current
Chef (Casual)
Compass Group Australia
12.2021 - Current
Catering Assistant
Compass Group Australia
03.2021 - 12.2021
Cook
Pinoy Diner Werribee
12.2019 - 04.2020
Commercial Cookery in Hospitality
Australian College of Trade
- Certificate lll in Commercial Cookery (April 2021)
- Certificate lV in Commercial Cookery (November 2021)
- Diploma Hospitality of Management (May 2022)
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