Aaron Pearsall
Hobart,Australia
Summary
Accomplished well-rounded Chef with 11 years of comprehensive experience working in the food service industry. Adept at strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting health code standards. Strong organizational, leadership and management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Welcome Stranger Hotel
Hobart, Tasmania
03.2017 - 06.2022
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Head Chef
Red Square Cafe
Hobart, Tasmania
07.2019 - Current
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 11-person team
- Stock ordering and control
Head Chef
Three Little Ducks
Hobart, Tasmania
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Apprentice Chef
Three Little Ducks
Hobart, Tasmania
12.2011 - 03.2017
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Education
Hospitality
Drysdale
Hobart10.2014
High School Diploma -
Clarence High School
Bellerive, TAS12.2007
Skills
- Instruction and Delegation
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Menu Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Standards Compliance
- Vendor Relationships
- Team Leadership
- Price Negotiation
- Supply Ordering
Sport
I'm a cricket player, who also bowls on Monday nights. I have a passion for all things sport related,and played a variety in my youth.
References
Andrew Lapham
Contact: 0478-8768-232
College
Adrian Beckitt
Contact: 0417-318-696
Current boss - Red Square Cafe
Tom Cashion
Contact: 0434-746-665
Manager at The Welcome Stranger
Timeline
Head Chef
Red Square Cafe
07.2019 - Current
Head Chef
Three Little Ducks
05.2018 - 07.2019
Head Chef
Welcome Stranger Hotel
03.2017 - 06.2022
Apprentice Chef
Three Little Ducks
12.2011 - 03.2017
Hospitality
Drysdale
High School Diploma -
Clarence High School
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