Sam Wild
MAIDEN GULLY,Victoria
Summary
Adept Function Chef and Event Coordinator with a proven track record at Mackenzie Quarters, I excel in recipe creation and fostering teamwork. My strategic menu planning significantly reduced food waste, while my mentorship enhanced kitchen efficiency. Skilled in food safety and knife techniques, I drive customer satisfaction through culinary excellence and innovative management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Function Chef /Event Coordinator
Mackenzie Quarters
Bendigo, VIC
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan orders.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
Cook
Gallery Cafe
Bendigo, VIC
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cook
Old Boundary Hotel
Bendigo, VIC
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC02.2025
Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance - Allied Health
Kangan Institute
Bendigo, VIC04.2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Recipe creation
- Butchery skills
Timeline
Function Chef /Event Coordinator
Mackenzie Quarters
09.2022 - Current
Cook
Gallery Cafe
06.2019 - 07.2022
Cook
Old Boundary Hotel
08.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance - Allied Health
Kangan Institute