Samuel Fitzpatrick

• Residential landscape and garden design and installation. Propagation and cultivation of live plants. Landscape maintenance . Design and install irrigation systems. Ground preparation. Paving. Retaining walls.

Oversaw all physical aspects of landscape construction projects.Tipper driver, machine operator (dingo), trades assistant, labourer.

• Apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings, and apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures for both residential and commercial applications

• Food preparation and line cooking for both Ala Carte and Fine dining services including breakfast trade, stock control/maintenance/ordering, assist with rostering, assist with catering for daily functions, create weekly specials, plate design taking into account costings, assist with seasonal menu design, ensure the correct and safe operation/cleaning/maintenance of commercial cookery equipment including but not limited to; Deep Fryers, Pizza Oven (gas, wood, electric), Combination Ovens, Gas Stoves, Salamanders (gas, electric), Chargrill (gas, coal), Flat Grill, Mixers/blenders/dough machines etc
• Training of new staff to ensure quality control and food handling, hygiene and safety standards are met

• Ensure Cleanliness of all food preparation areas, equipment and utensils
• Prepare and cook, to order, a variety of Greek inspired foods designed to require only a short preparation time
• Liaise with customers and other employees to promptly and professionally service the needs and wants off all patrons at counters or tables
• Ensure good time management to allow multiple orders to be finished and served (hot) at the same time
• Grill, cook, and fry foods such as French toast, fries, eggs, and pancakes according to any dietary restriction as per customer request
• Plate serves and garnishes other meats such as steaks and chops
• Prepare recipes to allow for short order cooking
• Follow any direct instruction given to allow for a smooth service
• Please note that Zuma Caffe and The Rising Sun are both linked through their respective Head Chef at the time of employment, I did majority of my training under Chef K
• Glendinning

• Assists in the production of Avocado plants, and nursery stock and to maintain records on the rootstocks, growing, grafting, germination, propagation, and distribution operations
• Assists in preparing acquisitions for various types of plants and seeds
• Assists in supervising the processing, mapping, relocating, and labeling plants in collection areas
• Assists in the preparation of maintenance programs for the control of plant diseases and insects
• Assists in preparing fertilizer programs for various types of plants
• Assist with field labor including volunteer management, discipline, training, health & safety, nourishments and efficiencies with the goal of producing high quality plant material at budgeted expense levels
• Work with technical services and construction departments to ensure appropriate application of chemicals and proper irrigation in accordance with weather conditions and regulations
• Ensures accurate and timely production operations reporting

• Assist with the management of 20 – 25 employees including Ad hoc assistance in weekly roster coordination
• Delegation of duties to all floor staff
• Always ensure excellent and professional client/customer service
• Event coordination - setup specific conference & function activities
• Inventory management – replenishment of all front of house consumables
• Undertake general waiting and service duties of food and beverages during service periods (except when required by the kitchen to cook.)
• Communicate and liaise with all team members to ensure smooth operation of every service period
• Follow hygienic food and beverage handling procedures, provide general assistance in cleaning of function areas
• Adhere to Responsible Service of Alcohol legislation
• Aid in the kitchen when needed – prepare and cook to order entrees, mains, salads and desserts etc
• Please note that this position held was in direct link with the position stated below; a new trading name was had by the owners in Aug 2014

• Build and maintain effective workplace relationships
• Communicate with both internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Self-manage including organizing and managing work tasks according to schedule, adhering to all company values, principles and procedures such as OH&S requirements and maintaining a professional appearance
• Participate in performance reviews according to HR policies, and self-directed learning and development as well as undertaking required training
• Deliver excellent customer service whilst adhering to the Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements
• Be flexible yet professional in my approach to work as I would be rostered on across multiple sections including bar, dining, kitchen and dishes to anticipate any possible shortfalls and determine what was needed to ensure the smooth running of all services and thus help ensure customer satisfaction
• Report to and informally debrief owner-operator/ manager on the running of service at close of business

• Learn and develop a key understanding of the fundamentals of commercial cookery
• Learn key skill sets like knife handling and precise cutting, time management skills, food handling procedures, OH&S standards, etc
• Attend trade school when required ensuring all work is completed on time
• Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook any foodstuffs correctly, and according to the Head Chef’s instruction
• Prepare entrée dishes, proteins, seafoods, other mains dishes, salads and desserts correctly and promptly and to orders whilst also listening for any verbal commands from senior staff member's during service
• Wash and clean utensils, remove and replace dirty warracks, scrap, stack and clean all dishes and anything else returned to the kitchen by floor staff; ensuring everything is properly sanitized and stored correctly
• Handle, sort, store and distribute hot and cold food items ensuring all food safety standards are met
• Dispose of rubbish, Organize laundering of linen, Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
• Learn to anticipate the needs of my co-workers
• Learn Yes Chef