Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Recreation Hotel
Perth
07.2024 - Current
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Chef De Partie
The Balmain Hotel
Sydney
04.2022 - 07.2024
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Chef
The Family Brasserie
Sydney
08.2021 - 04.2022
Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the larder section, ensuring all food safety regulations were adhered to.
Created attractive displays for buffet tables using garnishes such as fruits or herbs.
Followed all health and safety regulations while working with sharp tools and knives when preparing foods.
Inspected incoming shipments of food products to ensure quality standards were met before accepting delivery.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Ensured that all food served was of the highest quality, freshness and taste.
Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
Cook
Baptist Care Aged Care Center
Sydney
02.2019 - 07.2021
Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Sydney Metro College
Surry Hills, New South Wales
03-2024
Skills
Creative presentation
Team leadership
Kitchen equipment
Excellent at making pizzas
Food safety
Supply ordering
Employee training
Problem solving
Collaboration skills
Attention to detail
Knife skills
BOH operations
Poultry Preparation
Time management
Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Recreation Hotel
07.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
The Balmain Hotel
04.2022 - 07.2024
Chef
The Family Brasserie
08.2021 - 04.2022
Cook
Baptist Care Aged Care Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality