Ricky Van Zwieten

• Provide meals within set guidelines that are prepared and presented with pride and professionalism
• Stock control and menu planning
• Ensure a clean and hygienic workplace by regular maintenance and cleaning of cooking facilities
• Prior experience working in a remote environment essential
• Manual 'C class' driver's licence
• Ability to be able to pass pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen
• Current criminal history and traffic check
• Manage maintenance, administration and repairs on camp
• Managing kitchen staff
• Overseeing employees of Camp and reporting any issues or concerns to Operation Manager
• Receiving deliveries and distributing to correct area within the camp
• Managing housekeeping duties
• Weekly Stock and ordering

I operated a Catering Business in the local area to provide a service that is required out in the region.

I am catering Weddings, Baby Showers & Larger Gatherings.

I operate this when i am on my days off at certian times of the year.

I live on this rural cattle station with my partner. At certain times of the year i am involved with the day to day operations when needed.

• Food preparation, ordering, stocktaking & management of supplies for 10-20 team members minimum
• Maintaining the kitchen, dining room & food storage areas in a clean, tidy & hygienic state
• Follow the mob with lunch & water on mustering days & assist in the yards when processing
• Additional jobs around the homestead
• Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
• Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
• Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
• Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.

• Adapting to groups needs & requests
• Cooking, cleaning, food preparation, housekeeping of rooms and lodge.
• Day to day logistics, stocktakes, training & guest management.
• Enforced camp rules for protection of guests and staff.
• Maintained neat and orderly lodging units to exceed guests' expectations.
• Handled messes, security and medical issues promptly to maintain guest confidence.
• Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
• Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
• Remained up to date on emergency practices and procedures to guide patrons to safety if necessary.