Ronald Cox
Dawesville,WA
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste. Motivated Chef/Manager offering over 30 years experience in the food industry. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Production Manager
Herdsman Inspiring Foods
Churchlands, Perth
06.2007 - 12.2013
- Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
General Manager
Alpha Flight Services
Perth
02.2002 - 06.2007
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
Responsible for establishing and running of the catering centre.
Training and mentoring a staff of 200 and a meal production of 50,000 meals per week.
Achieving set KPIs and sales budgets.
Implementing and attaining accreditation for HACCP
Hospitality Lecturer
Carine TAFE
Carine Campus Perth
02.1999 - 12.2001
Provide training in all aspects of commercial cookery for students wishing to pursue a career in hospitality.
Education
Certificate - Catering and Hotel Management
Bentley TAFE
1984
Certificate IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
Broadening Horizons
2002
Trade certificate cookery 147/152 - Cookery
East Croydon Technical college
1969
Skills
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Effective planner
- Extensive catering background
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Calm under pressure
- Leads by example
- Communicates well at all levels
Accomplishments
Winner Chef of the year (WA) Catering Institute of Australia 1986
WA Representative Champion State of Australia
Australasian Guild of Professional Chefs 1983 & 1985
Timeline
Executive Production Manager
Herdsman Inspiring Foods
06.2007 - 12.2013
General Manager
Alpha Flight Services
02.2002 - 06.2007
Hospitality Lecturer
Carine TAFE
02.1999 - 12.2001
Certificate - Catering and Hotel Management
Bentley TAFE
Certificate IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
Broadening Horizons
Trade certificate cookery 147/152 - Cookery
East Croydon Technical college
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