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Sherrie Matthews

Agnes Water,QLD

Summary

Motivated professional with history of working closely with several top chefs handling chopping, frying, sautéing and sauce-making. Background as Chef de Partie with well-established [Type] restaurant. High-performing Chef offering [Number] years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with [Type] cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational [Language] skills. Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Lagoons Resort
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Expanded culinary knowledge through continuous research on new techniques, flavors, and trends within the industry as a means of staying current with evolving consumer tastes.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
  • Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products for optimal menu offerings.

Chef

ALH Melbourne Hotel
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Cook

Sister's Pizzeria
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Chef

ALH Old Sydney Hotel
03.2015 - 07.2016

Day Care Assistant

In Safe Hands
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.

Chef

Dream World Fun Resort
08.2000 - 08.2004

Relief Chef

Swan Bowls Club
03.2002 - 04.2002

Chef

Glen James Catering
07.1997 - 09.2001

Chef

Caloundra Power Boat Club
01.1997 - 07.1997

Chef

Royal Hotel
01.1995 - 06.1996

Education

Hospitality

Work Skills Advancement Corp
Maroochydore, QLD
08.2000

No Degree -

Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore, QLD
12.1989

Skills

  • Catering and Events
  • Team Training
  • BOH Operations
  • Sanitation Procedures

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Lagoons Resort
02.2021 - 02.2024

Chef

ALH Melbourne Hotel
01.2017 - 07.2018

Cook

Sister's Pizzeria
03.2016 - 08.2016

Chef

ALH Old Sydney Hotel
03.2015 - 07.2016

Day Care Assistant

In Safe Hands
02.2014 - 09.2014

Relief Chef

Swan Bowls Club
03.2002 - 04.2002

Chef

Dream World Fun Resort
08.2000 - 08.2004

Chef

Glen James Catering
07.1997 - 09.2001

Chef

Caloundra Power Boat Club
01.1997 - 07.1997

Chef

Royal Hotel
01.1995 - 06.1996

Hospitality

Work Skills Advancement Corp

No Degree -

Maroochydore State High School
Sherrie Matthews