Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I consider myself to be a fine asset to any company and am looking forward to new challenges in 2024 and beyond.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Minesite Chef
Morris corp / ISS
Fifo Perth, WA
01.2006 - 02.2024
Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
Fully understanding of Hasap system and its importance
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Kitchen ExtrationTechnican
Dunbar Services
Landsdale FiFo, WA
02.2021 - 12.2023
Removed debris and grease after extraction activities to clean work area.
Trained personnel on proper use and maintenance of extraction equipment.
Performed daily maintenance on extraction equipment and monitored operations to ensure optimal performance.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing job duties and full converse in writing JHA's ,take 5's and Hazard identification.
Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
Working at heights trained
White card safety trained
Confined Spaces trained
Rio Inducted
Visited over 70 different minesites
Function Chef/ Breakfast Chef
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort
Dunsbough, WA
08.2017 - 12.2019
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
Chef
various
London/ Perth, WA
10.1997 - 01.2006
various locations around the world and here in WA from Bar/bistro line cooking to hotels and large sporting Venues both at the WACA during cricket season and test matches to do Agency assignments both short and long term
I bring over thirty years experience to the table as a chef all of which was learnt on the job as I have not completed a technical apprenticeship for the industry and do not have a cert 3 certificate
Education
High School Diploma -
Tom Price High School
WA
10-1987
Skills
Kitchen Management
Kitchen Operations
Knife Use
Company Safety Standards
Complex Problem-Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Ability to work long hard hours day after day
Positive mindset
Ability to solve problems and find a solution
Affiliations
ultra marathon runner/hiker with distances of 100km and between sometimes lasting around thirty hours on bush trails .
Father of 4 children two grown up and two in high school .
Into gardening and have a active vegetable garden.