High-performing Chef offering 5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Adaptable and enterprising Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with different cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bivianos Italian Restaurant
10.2018 - 02.2021
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Chef
Goulburn Seafood Restaurant
02.2021 - 09.2021
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef
Cafe 5911
10.2021 - 10.2022
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Chef
Tatts
01.2023 - 08.2023
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Chef
Police Academy
09.2022 - Current
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef
Gill Waminda Aged Care
05.2023 - Current
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.