Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Simon Deacon

Guildford,NSW

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven management skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Chef

Various
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Worked in various settings, including hotels, canteens, pubs, stadiums, clubs, racecourses, childcare centres, and small restaurants

Cellar Hand

Merrylands RSL
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Check beverage and consumable stock levels and restock the bars
  • Completion of appropriate documentation pertaining to stock movements
  • Beer line maintenance, cleaning and post mix management
  • Process stock orders
  • Liaise with stakeholders to order and receive stock, accept deliveries and checking for damage / discrepancies
  • Stock control, stock take and transfers
  • Invoice data entry, creating stock items
  • Work safely, maintain a safe work environment.

Chef De Partie

Gema Catering
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Stock rotation and well-organized mise en place
  • Ensured high food quality standards and addressed dietary concerns
  • Collaborated with Head Chef on menu production and modification.

Agency Chef

National Workforce
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Worked in various settings, including hotels, canteens, pubs, stadiums, clubs, racecourses, childcare centres, and small restaurants

Chef De Partie

The Coolibah Hotel
08.2013 - 11.2015
  • Maintained organized mise en place
  • Prevented cross-contamination for food allergy sufferers
  • Trained staff on kitchen equipment safety
  • Collaborated with front-of-house for customer satisfaction.

Head Chef/Manager

James Hardies Canteen
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed kitchen staff, including training, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews
  • Oversaw inventory, prepared vendor orders, and managed food costs and wage targets.

Senior Chef De Partie

Bavarian Bier Café
11.2009 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with the Head Chef on menu production and modification
  • Monitored line processes for quality, quantity, and presentation consistency.

Agency Chef

Chefnet
08.2005 - 10.2009
  • Worked in various settings, including hotels, canteens, pubs, stadiums, clubs, racecourses, childcare centres, and small restaurants

Sous Chef

Sodexo Catering
12.2004 - 08.2005
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation, mentored kitchen staff, and maintained positive vendor relationships.

Junior Sous

Chef Zinc Bar and Grill
07.2002 - 05.2003
  • Checked temperatures, responded to dietary concerns, and maintained high food quality standards
  • Managed kitchen staff, collaborated with the Head Chef, and oversaw kitchen operations for Food court and Restaurant locations.

Head Chef

Jericho Cafe
07.2002 - 05.2003

Bartender

The Dog House Hotel
07.2002 - 05.2003

Chef De Partie

CDP Back of Bourke Catering
11.2000 - 02.2002

Education

Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - Comercial Cookery Grade 3

Ryde Tafe College
Ryde, NSW
08.1999

HSC -

Chatham High School
Taree, NSW
11.1995

Skills

  • Staff leadership and training
  • Stock management and reporting
  • Budget management for labour and food costs
  • Multitasking in fast-paced environments
  • Calm under pressure
  • Data entry
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

References

Rhys Williams - 0423891  104

Nathan Star, Head Chef Tropical Fruit World Cafe - 0404 8680 224

Timothy Wesley, NSW Executive Chef ALH - timothy.wesley@alhgroup.com.au

Certification

  • RSA Training - 2020
  • RGC Training - 2020
  • Food Safety Supervisor - 2022

Timeline

Agency Chef

Various
02.2023 - 11.2023

Cellar Hand

Merrylands RSL
07.2022 - 11.2022

Chef De Partie

Gema Catering
02.2019 - 10.2019

Agency Chef

National Workforce
11.2015 - 12.2018

Chef De Partie

The Coolibah Hotel
08.2013 - 11.2015

Head Chef/Manager

James Hardies Canteen
09.2011 - 06.2013

Senior Chef De Partie

Bavarian Bier Café
11.2009 - 08.2011

Agency Chef

Chefnet
08.2005 - 10.2009

Sous Chef

Sodexo Catering
12.2004 - 08.2005

Junior Sous

Chef Zinc Bar and Grill
07.2002 - 05.2003

Head Chef

Jericho Cafe
07.2002 - 05.2003

Bartender

The Dog House Hotel
07.2002 - 05.2003

Chef De Partie

CDP Back of Bourke Catering
11.2000 - 02.2002

Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - Comercial Cookery Grade 3

Ryde Tafe College

HSC -

Chatham High School

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