Renae Mills
Kootingal,NSW
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kootingal Hotel
Kootingal, NSW
03.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Head Chef
Garden grub cafe
Wingham, NSW
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
Chef
Lone Pine Army Barracks
Singleton, NSW
- confidentiality
- Bulk food preparation
- Allergens /dietary
Chef
Live and Learn Academy
Taree, NSW
- Haccap
- Dietary requirements
- Allergens
Station Cook
Calvert Hills
CalvertHills, NT
- Remote living
- bulk cooking
- House keeping
- Garden maintenance
House Keeping
Healthshare
Taree, NSW
- General Cleaning
- Office cleaning
- Operation Theaters
- Covid
- Surgical areas
Education
Certificate III Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
NSWCertificate II Horticulture
TAFE NSW
NSWSkills
- Kitchen operations management
- Dish preparation
- Menu development
- Purchasing
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Garnishing techniques
- Order delivery practices
- Vegetarian cooking
- Special diets
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredient knowledge
- Cost control
- Waste control
Timeline
Chef
Kootingal Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Garden grub cafe
Chef
Lone Pine Army Barracks
Chef
Live and Learn Academy
Station Cook
Calvert Hills
House Keeping
Healthshare
Certificate III Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Certificate II Horticulture
TAFE NSW
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