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Overview
Work History
Education
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RANDY JOHN HOMEZ

Queens Park

Summary

Dedicated and innovative chef with a strong work ethic and passion for culinary excellence. Proficient in breakfast, dinner, pastry, functions, and crib service. Skilled in Fine Dining, Ala Carte, bulk, and buffet preparations. Thorough understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and expertise in implementing HACCP procedures.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Metropolitan Chef / Regional Chef / Chef Manager

WEST CHEF RECRUITMENT PTY.
04.2016 - Current

DUTIES

  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Preparation of ingredients/ menu adherence to service time with consistency and quality of food products.
  • Special diet and diet requirements including allergies/ intolerances.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
  • Overseeing the correct storage of food and maintaining a clean kitchen.
  • Ensure proper stock rotation and labelling.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant.

Assistant Trainer / Assessor

West Australian Institute of further Studies
06.2022 - 02.2023

DUTIES

  • Coordinating, Delivering, monitoring and reporting on participants or students progress
  • Supporting learners with a varying range of abilities.
  • Ability to engage students whilst delivering face to face training with attention to quality service.
  • Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos etc.
  • Support and mentor students
  • Managed logistics for training events, including scheduling, room setup, and equipment preparation, enabling smooth execution of each session.
  • Observing and assessing candidates in workplace
  • Provide feedbacks
  • Guide learners on how to accomplish training objectives
  • Signing off students when all requirements are met
  • Filed, organized and archived training materials to support future training sessions.
  • Collaborated with fellow trainers to develop innovative teaching methods, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.

Chef

Aegis Age care
06.2020 - 12.2021

DUTIES

  • Execution of food preparation and presentation (breakfast, lunch, dinner and morning/afternoon tea)
  • Adherence to diary requirements (any allergies, purees, texture modifications etc.)
  • Maintaining legislated food hygiene and general safety practices (HACCP)
  • Fast and effective service provided with a smile
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

Chef

ELITE HOSPITALITY PERSONNEL
11.2016 - 06.2020

DUTIES

  • Preparing special dietary requirement for patients both Hot and cold larder
  • Vitamised /Pureed Meal (Dysphagia Diet) Soft Diet
  • Minced Moist Meal
  • Worked closely with hospital staff to insure high quality meals in the kitchen.
  • Assisted in maintaining high level of cleanliness in the hospital kitchen.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant.

FIFO Chef Reliever

SODEXO
08.2016 - 02.2017

DUTIES

  • Provide the highest possible standard of catering to the clients by managing all aspects of catering provision.
  • Maintaining a safe, hygienic and sanitary work environment.
  • Preparing appetizing food in a timely manner.
  • Minimizing raw material and food wastage.
  • Controlling food costs and presenting food attractively.
  • Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant.
  • Bulk Cooking

Head Chef/Store Manager

THE HUMMUS CLUB
12.2015 - 04.2016

DUTIES

  • Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen.
  • Order or requisition of food and other supplies needed to ensure efficiency operation.
  • Wash cut and peel meats and vegetables prior to preparing for cooking.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintaining work area by cleaning and sanitizing constantly.
  • Label food items appropriately.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Sous Chef

PLEASED TO MEET YOU
09.2015 - 12.2015

DUTIES

  • Assist and support the Head Chef in routine and additional tasks.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Ordering co-coordinating the delivery of food supplies.
  • Carrying out all other duties deemed necessary by the Head Chef.
  • Supervise the preparation and service of food.
  • Handle concerns in the kitchen.
  • Train and oversee kitchen workforce on recipe procedures, preparation and cleaning duties.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant.

Sous Chef

IBIS STYLE GERALDTON
03.2012 - 07.2015

DUTIES

  • Preparation of all food required for visitors, guest and staff.
  • Ensuring that foods are produced in a safe and hygienic manners at all times.
  • Making sure all meals are presented on time.
  • Creating daily special (soup of the day, catch of the day and chefs special).
  • Set up breakfast and dinner buffet and ensure that each dish is properly filled and refilled.
  • Keeping all working areas and surfaces clean and tidy.
  • Label all food items properly.
  • Proper documentation of food temperatures, end point, holding time and cooling down. Making sure its HACCP compliant.
  • Fine Dining & Corporate Functions

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Durack Institute of Technology
01.2013

Apprentice - undefined

Ibis Style Geraldton

Skills

  • Food safety compliance
  • Service excellence
  • Efficient food preparation skills
  • Cooking methods expertise
  • Kitchen staff supervision
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Clear communication skills
  • Food service coordination
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol July 2013
  • Durack Institute of Technology
  • First Aid Training September 2013
  • Royal Life Saving WA
  • First Aid Certificate 2022
  • St.John of god

Accomplishments


  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Apprentice Durack Institute of Technology March 2014 (Outstanding Achievement Awardee)
  • Apprentice of the Year Competition 2013 Participant
  • Australian Culinary Federation WA Chapter Perth
  • Trade Certificate Chef (July 2014)
  • 2018 Nestle Australia Cooking for the Masses Competition (RAAF Pearce)
  • 2019 Nestle Australia Cooking for the Masses Competition (Garden Island Rockingham)

Timeline

Assistant Trainer / Assessor

West Australian Institute of further Studies
06.2022 - 02.2023

Chef

Aegis Age care
06.2020 - 12.2021

Chef

ELITE HOSPITALITY PERSONNEL
11.2016 - 06.2020

FIFO Chef Reliever

SODEXO
08.2016 - 02.2017

Metropolitan Chef / Regional Chef / Chef Manager

WEST CHEF RECRUITMENT PTY.
04.2016 - Current

Head Chef/Store Manager

THE HUMMUS CLUB
12.2015 - 04.2016

Sous Chef

PLEASED TO MEET YOU
09.2015 - 12.2015

Sous Chef

IBIS STYLE GERALDTON
03.2012 - 07.2015

Apprentice - undefined

Ibis Style Geraldton

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Durack Institute of Technology
RANDY JOHN HOMEZ