Quentin White
Chef
Sandringham,VIC
Summary
To continue my professional career as a driven and motivated chef in search of continual learning and adaption. Seeking a professional establishment working with like minded hospitality professionals that encompass a good work life balance. Seeking job security with the possibility of career progression and further training to add to my existing skills and qualifications.
Culinary professional with track record of delivering exceptional menu items and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Adept at fostering collaborative kitchen environment and consistently achieving culinary excellence. Known for reliability and adaptability to dynamic kitchen needs, with strong skills in recipe development and culinary techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Chef De Partie
Q.T Boutique Hotel on Russell
11.2024 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Casual Chef De Partie
Pullman Melbourne On The Park
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Britannia Hotel
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Resigned due to elective surgery
Senior Casual Chef
Bocelli Restaurant
11.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Casual Chef
Avoca Hotel
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Resigned due to Lack of available hours and stability
Travel Overseas/Working Holiday
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Travel Overseas/Working Holiday in England and South East Asia
Acting Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef
The O Hotel
05.2012 - 03.2016
1st/2nd/3rd Yr Apprentice Chef
Chapelli's Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Casual Chef/Sous Chef
Ambassadors Hotel
01.2008 - 12.2008
Education
Cert 4 - Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)
Cove Institute of training
Melbourne, Victoria01.2012
Cert 3 - Horticulture
Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria
01.2013
Cert 3 - Professional Commercial cookery
William Angliss Institute of Tafe
Melbourne, Victoria01.2008
Cert 3 - Retail operations(Hospitality)
Marchello's Delicatessen
01.2003
Victorian Certificate of Education(V.C.E) -
St Bede's private boys catholic college
01.1998
Victorian Certificate of Education(V.C.E) -
Sandringham Secondary college
01.1998
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen safety
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Team management
- Culinary experience
- Knife skills
- Food safety regulations
- Effective communications
- Food safety awareness
- Food presentation
- Kitchen operations
Education Training And Qualifications
- Cert 4 Transport and Logistics (Road Transport), Cove Institute of training, Melbourne, Victoria, 12/01/12
- Cert 3 Professional Commercial cookery, William Angliss Institute of Tafe, Melbourne, Victoria, 01/01/08
- Cert 3 Retail operations (Hospitality) Traineeship, Marchello's Delicatessen, 01/01/03
- Cadetship scholarship program, Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria, 01/01/13
- Cert 3 Horticulture, 01/01/13
- Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E), 11-12, St Bede's private boys catholic college, 01/01/97
- Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E), 12, Sandringham Secondary college, 01/01/98
Timeline
Casual Chef De Partie
Q.T Boutique Hotel on Russell
11.2024 - Current
Casual Chef De Partie
Pullman Melbourne On The Park
02.2023 - 11.2024
Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Britannia Hotel
02.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Casual Chef
Bocelli Restaurant
11.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Casual Chef
Avoca Hotel
03.2020 - 12.2021
Travel Overseas/Working Holiday
01.2018 - 12.2020
Acting Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef
The O Hotel
05.2012 - 03.2016
1st/2nd/3rd Yr Apprentice Chef
Chapelli's Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Casual Chef/Sous Chef
Ambassadors Hotel
01.2008 - 12.2008
Cert 3 - Horticulture
Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria
Cert 3 - Professional Commercial cookery
William Angliss Institute of Tafe
Cert 3 - Retail operations(Hospitality)
Marchello's Delicatessen
Victorian Certificate of Education(V.C.E) -
St Bede's private boys catholic college
Victorian Certificate of Education(V.C.E) -
Sandringham Secondary college
Cert 4 - Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)
Cove Institute of training
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