Stephen Crisp
Mackay,QLD
Summary
I'm a currently a Head Chef at Ocean International Mackay with over 12 years of experience in the industry. I started out as a dishwasher then made my way up from kitchen hand to a cook running my own kitchen, then to an apprentice chef capable of running any section and cooking 200+ meals a day. Currently I'm a Head chef running a kitchen of 11 staff, producing fine dining food. I have a passion for creating dishes and menu writing. I'm looking at moving away from the typical 5/2 roster to ensure more time with my wife and two children. I have experience in bulk cooking and doing stressful services for big numbers on a daily basis. I'm committed and passionate about everything I do and I'm eager to learn any new skills in order to better my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Ocean International
08.2021 - Current
- Working closely with the Executive Chef
- Creating menu items, recipes and developing seasonal dishes
- Lead and manage a team of 5 chefs, 2 apprentices and 4 kitchen hands in a fast faced, high volume upscale dining environment
- Responsible for the ongoing training, development of all staff
- Oversaw all sections and services of the kitchen including breakfast, lunch, dinner, al a carte, woodfired pizza oven, tapas, functions, high teas
- Rostering, Hiring staff, Ordering, Stocktake
- Extensive function work, Menu writing and development, Alternate drop, Buffet, Canapes
Chef De Partie
Magpies Sporting Club
05.2017 - 09.2021
Create daily specials
- Grill section on steak nights 200+ steaks
- Ability to run any section in the kitchen
- Function prep and execution
- Monitored and coached apprentices
- Prepared meals for lunch and dinner service with an average of 200 plus meals a day
Head Cook
Mackay Resort Motel
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Breakfast and dinner shifts
- Ordering, hiring and stocktake
- Menu planning and daily specials
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Lavarack Barracks
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Catering for up to 400 people per meal slot (breakfast ,lunch, dinner)
- Practiced safe food handling procedures
- Prepping and Cooking in bulk
- Maintained clean and safe environment
Education
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville, VICSkills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen/Team Management
- Menu Planning and Development
- Excellent knowledge of all sections
- Ability to produce high-quality food
- High level of attention to detail
- Apprentice/Staff Training
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Cooking in bulk
- Ability to handle busy/stressful services
Certification
Cert III Commercial cookery
Cert III Retail Bakery
Food safety certificate
Food handlers certificate
RSA
First aid level 1
References
Kevin Linke
Executive Chef Ocean International
0438 847 298
Inoke Buli
Executive Chef
0456 970 741
Ryan Hawkins
F&B Manager Ocean International
0418 776 500
Alanha Hall
HR Manager Magpies Sporting Club
0417 801 850
Doug Schacht
Manager Mackay Resort Motel
0400 812 466
Timeline
Head Chef
Ocean International
08.2021 - Current
Chef De Partie
Magpies Sporting Club
05.2017 - 09.2021
Head Cook
Mackay Resort Motel
01.2016 - 05.2017
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Lavarack Barracks
04.2014 - 09.2015
Rowville Secondary College
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