Sarah Mariano
Mount Gambier,SA
Summary
Hi, my name is Sarah, and I am a chef. I love cooking and have since I was little. I have gained various cooking knowledge over the years. I am hardworking, focused, and driven to learn more.
Innovative culinary knowledge.
Possess specialized skills in menu development.
Inventory management.
Food safety compliance.
Excel at team leadership.
Communication
Creative problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Seasoned Chef with robust background in culinary arts. Demonstrated experience in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen management. Strengths include innovative recipe creation, staff training and development, and maintaining high quality standards. Previous work has focused on enhancing customer satisfaction through culinary excellence and efficient service delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Globe Hotel
Mount Gambier, SA
11.2024 - Current
Cooking
Cleansing
Food preparation
Salad bar
Washing dishes
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Chef
Jen’s Hotel
Mount Gambier, SA
10.2024 - Current
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
Head Chef
Sorrentos cafe
Mount Gambier, SA
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Catering
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Apprentices
- Wok cooking
- Pans
- Pizzas
- Grill
- Salads
- Ordering
- Online orders uber, door dash, menu log
Sous Chef
The South Eastern Hotel
Mount Gambier, SA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Catering Large numbers
- Cleaning
- Maintenance cleaning grill, fryers, fridges
- Ordering
- Door dash online food ordering
BURGER Cook
Natraul Born Grillers
Mount Gambier , SA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Cooking
- Prepping
- Burger making
Chef
Drift Cafe Robe
Robe, SA
10.2019 - 11.2020
Cooking
Baking
Food preparation
Cook
Shepherdson road deli
Mount Gambier, SA
09.2012 - 05.2017
Sous Chef
The Gambier Hotel 1862 Wine Bar & Grill
Mount Gambier, SA
02.2010 - 08.2012
- ordered ingredients
- Monitored temperatures
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Food preparation
Apprentice
VIC Street Pizzeria
Robe, SA
05.2007 - 08.2010
Pizzas
Pastas
Salads
Desserts
Dough preparation
Dough rolling
Food preparation
Apprentice
The Barn Palais
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2006 - 05.2008
Food preparation
Catering
Steak house
Restaurant
Functions
Perishables Assistant
Woolworths
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Worked in a variety of departments
- Cashier
- Night Fill
- Grocery
- Deli Department
- Perishables
Apprentice
Macs Hotel
Mount Gambier, SA
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Cleaning
Delivery Courier
Pinky’s Pizzas
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Delivering food
Education
Associate of Arts - HACCP Food Safety Systems For Restaurant…
Alison Online Learning Platform
Online 08-2024
Master of Arts - Diploma in Food Safety
Alison Online Learning Platform
Online07-2024
Associate of Arts - Basic Food Safety
Alison Online Learning
Alison Online Education 06-2024
Associate of Arts - Food Safety And Hygiene in The Food Industry
Alison Online Learning Platform
Online05-2024
Master of Arts - Food Safety Supervisor Level 1 & 2
CTA Online Training
Online01-2024
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - Cooking
TAFE SA
Mount Gambier11-2008
High School Diploma -
Grant Hight School
Mount Gambier 12-2002
Certificate in Tourism Operations -
TAFE SA
Mount Gambier 10-2002
Skills
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen operations
- Menu development
- Stock control
Certification
- Drivers license
Timeline
Chef
Globe Hotel
11.2024 - Current
Chef
Jen’s Hotel
10.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Sorrentos cafe
02.2022 - 10.2024
BURGER Cook
Natraul Born Grillers
08.2021 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
The South Eastern Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
Drift Cafe Robe
10.2019 - 11.2020
Cook
Shepherdson road deli
09.2012 - 05.2017
Sous Chef
The Gambier Hotel 1862 Wine Bar & Grill
02.2010 - 08.2012
Apprentice
VIC Street Pizzeria
05.2007 - 08.2010
Apprentice
The Barn Palais
08.2006 - 05.2008
Apprentice
Macs Hotel
05.2005 - 05.2006
Perishables Assistant
Woolworths
08.2003 - 08.2006
Delivery Courier
Pinky’s Pizzas
08.2002 - 08.2003
Associate of Arts - HACCP Food Safety Systems For Restaurant…
Alison Online Learning Platform
Master of Arts - Diploma in Food Safety
Alison Online Learning Platform
Associate of Arts - Basic Food Safety
Alison Online Learning
Associate of Arts - Food Safety And Hygiene in The Food Industry
Alison Online Learning Platform
Master of Arts - Food Safety Supervisor Level 1 & 2
CTA Online Training
Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - Cooking
TAFE SA
High School Diploma -
Grant Hight School
Certificate in Tourism Operations -
TAFE SA