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Sean Halliday

Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
Windsor,VIC

Summary

Strong knowledge of food safety, extensive supervisory experience and am proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organised and clean kitchen areas to maximise productivity.

Punctual team player with an open communication-style, strong organisational skills and proven experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Looking forward to learning and being challenged further, to expand cooking skills and broaden knowledge.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Kitchen Supervisor

Farro Pizzeria
Chapel St, Windsor, Victoria
01.2022 - Current
  • Began as cook, working on pans, fryers, larder and pizza sections, making fresh pasta dishes to order, as well as stretching topping and cooking wood-fired neapolitan-style pizza.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximise productivity.
  • Promoted into role of supervisor, upon head chef's departure and managed ordering for restaurant.
  • Maintained all food safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Led team of 3-4 cooks during service and prep times.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prioritised and re-prioritised kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, and use of kitchen equipment.

Cook/Chef

Chez Mademoiselle
Greville Street, Prahran
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Began as cook, then took over small kitchen and menu by myself, following chef's departure
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed all orders for kitchen, including negotiations with suppliers.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards to meet regular council health inspections.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximise productivity.
  • Hired and trained new staff.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Planned seasonal menus.

Customer Contact Officer

Department of Health
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Made and received outbound/inbound phone calls, providing information on Covid 19 guidelines and isolation requirements.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organised and detail-oriented, with strong work ethic.

Photo/Video Assistant

Morris Visuals
Melbourne, VIC
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted professional photographer/videographer on shoots, working with small businesses as well as large corporate clients.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
  • Transported and set up camera equipment.

Cook

Monroes Beers & Burgers
Acland St, St Kilda
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • General food prep and stock organisation.
  • Worked main grill during lunch and dinner service.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with tasty, on-recipe foods.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organised by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximising customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Kitchen Hand

Giardinos Pizza & Pasta
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • General food prep and stock organisation.
  • Prepared salads during dinner service.
  • Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Followed food safety practices and cleanliness guidelines.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Education

VCE - VCE

Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Hawthorn, VIC

High School

Elwood College
Elwood, VIC

Skills

Fast learnerundefined

Accomplishments

  • Currently holding Victorian RSA certificate
  • Currently getting my level 1 food safety supervisor certificate.

Timeline

Cook/Kitchen Supervisor

Farro Pizzeria
01.2022 - Current

Cook/Chef

Chez Mademoiselle
02.2021 - 10.2022

Customer Contact Officer

Department of Health
01.2021 - 01.2021

Photo/Video Assistant

Morris Visuals
01.2019 - 01.2021

Cook

Monroes Beers & Burgers
01.2018 - 01.2019

Kitchen Hand

Giardinos Pizza & Pasta
01.2016 - 01.2017

VCE - VCE

Swinburne Senior Secondary College

High School

Elwood College

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