Ryan Von Der Burg
Dapto
Summary
Extremely passionate Chef with over 4 year's experience in a busy kitchen, always looking to learn and currently wanting to expand my skills in different career paths. Excellent communication, great at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Skuhna’s Beef Jerky
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Preparing, cutting & drying meats
- Picking and packing bulk orders
- Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
- Repetitive lifting of 10-15kg’s
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Calculated weight and quantity of meat to determine appropriate pricing for customers.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Chef
The Shellharbour Club
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Picker and packer
Tey’s- Meat processing company
08.2022 - 11.2022
- General Warehouse duties
- Working in a freezer and fridge
- Conveyor belt experience
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Supported other warehouse functions such as receiving, stocking, and shipping when needed, demonstrating versatility within the team.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail, ensuring all orders were picked and prepared accurately according to customer specifications.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Apprentice Chef
Illawarra Master Builders Club
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Handling and cooking food safely ensuring all procedures were followed through correctly, seafood, red meats, white meats, vegetables etc.
- Prepared meals for lunch and dinner services with an average of 100 tables per day
- Corroborated with Head Chef and Sous Chef on many menu ideas and innovative recipes
- Handling harsh chemicals while cleaning, fryers, floors, different stations,ensuring hygiene of the kitchen was exceptional.
- Acquired knowledge of diverse cooking methods including grilling, baking, frying, sautéing and steaming to produce high-quality dishes efficiently.
Education
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery -
North Wollongong TAFE
Skills
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Sauce preparation
- Made-to-order meals
- Seafood Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Chef
Skuhna’s Beef Jerky
05.2023 - 02.2024
Chef
The Shellharbour Club
12.2022 - 05.2023
Picker and packer
Tey’s- Meat processing company
08.2022 - 11.2022
Apprentice Chef
Illawarra Master Builders Club
04.2021 - 08.2022
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery -
North Wollongong TAFE
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