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, VICHigh School
Elwood College
Elwood, VICSkills
Fast learnerEfficient multitaskerCalm during stressful situationsFood preparation and safetyCleaning and organisationStation preparationOrder delivery practicesTimely food deliveryFood plating and presentationSupervisory skillsFlexible and adaptable
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