Prue Norrish
Forrestfield,WA
Summary
I have over 20 years of extensive experience across all kitchen operations, including breakfast, grill, larder, and pizza sections. Demonstrated expertise in food preparation, menu development, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize kitchen workflows and maintain high standards of food quality and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Mount Helena Tavern
Mount Helena, WA
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Managed the larder section, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
- Managed ordering and stock control to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Organized cleaning schedules and maintained detailed records.
- Developed and introduced innovative daily specials to enhance the dining experience.
- Developed recipes adhering to dietary guidelines.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Chef De Partie
The Mallard Duck
Henley Brook, WA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Kept up-to-date with current culinary trends in order to create innovative dishes for customers.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, including industrial-size mixers and knife sharpening tools.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
Chef De Partie
Rose & Crown Hotel
Guildford, WA
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Led the breakfast shift, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Managed the larder section, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
Education
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery
Bentley TAFE
Bentley, WA12-1999
Skills
- Plating and presentation
- Seasonal menu planning
- Allergy awareness
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen management
- Ingredient preparation
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor
Accomplishments
- Finalist 2023 AHA Steak Sandwich Competition
Timeline
Head Chef
Mount Helena Tavern
06.2021 - 12.2024
Chef De Partie
The Mallard Duck
09.2020 - 05.2021
Chef De Partie
Rose & Crown Hotel
12.2018 - 08.2020
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery
Bentley TAFE
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