Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Australian Federal police
Timeline
Work Preference
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Stewart Howkins

Stewart Howkins

Mount Tarampa,QLD

Summary

Adept at enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency, my tenure at the Australian Army honed my culinary techniques and team collaboration skills. Demonstrating a positive attitude and expertise in food preparation and sanitation, I've consistently elevated dining experiences, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Hand

Wok on Inn
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Kitchen Hand

Tokyo Joes
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.

Police Captain

Australian Federal Police
11.2022 - Current
  • Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
  • Mentored junior officers as they developed their skills in leadership roles, guiding future leaders within the organization towards success.
  • Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
  • Conducted internal investigations to uphold disciplinary standards within the police force, promoting accountability among officers.

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
01.2003 - Current
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.

Police Officer

Australian Federal Police
01.2003 - Current
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.

Unarmed Security Officer

P&O Cruises
12.2016 - 01.2017

Looking after band members and patrolling decks and shops and taking civilian on day trips & making sure responsible service Of alcohol.

Chef

Australian Army
07.1996 - 06.2000
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

Education

Evidence Collection - Law Enforcement

University of NSW
Randwick, NSW
08.2008

International Trade Certificate - Hospitality Administration And Management

Rockhampton College of TAFE
Rockhampton, QLD
12.1997

Army Cadets - Army Training

North Rockhampton State High School
Rockhampton North, QLD
11.1991

Skills

  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Positive Attitude
  • Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Food Preparation
  • Dishwashing
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Surface cleaning
  • Knife Skills
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Cooking
  • Stock management
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Food Plating and Garnishment
  • Food presentation
  • Workstation setup
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • Menu Planning
  • Sauce preparation
  • Plate presentation
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Customer Service
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Community Engagement
  • Officer Training
  • Law Enforcement
  • Mental Resilience
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Search and seizure warrants
  • Investigative skills
  • Drug laws enforcement
  • Secret government clearance
  • Drug enforcement
  • Patrol
  • Evidence collection and evaluation
  • Intelligence reports
  • Weapons safety
  • Firearms training specialist
  • Surveillance and covert operations
  • Evidence collection protocols
  • Self-defense training
  • Background Investigations
  • Police reports
  • Community-Oriented Policing
  • Community Relations

Accomplishments

Well I've worked with Australian Federal police since 1993& NSW police force done military training & worked as a Private security officer As well as homeland security officer with a LV 1 national security licence.

Certification

Security licence as a protection officer and police captain of the federal& NSW police force homeland security officer LV 1 & dog handler with wizard certificate & companion animal register in Qld & NSW international trade certificate in hospitality management and trade cookery certificate 1&2& gun licence associated with Australian Federal police & armed security officer with Wormald security

Australian Federal police

Australian Federal police well they accept people from different backgrounds and people with disability & they've always had my back and accepted me though I've been put on a disability pension they're have helped me get all my credentials back from both state's & I really appreciate them for always having my best interests & the best  interests of the community are key for better policing.? I just want the right to do what I have always done & dreamed of for the past 4 years & that's to be respected by the community and a paycheck on top of my pension as I'm fit ready and have a service Dog to work with & his best interests & my mental health is key to have an enjoyable job you love doing.

Timeline

Police Captain

Australian Federal Police
11.2022 - Current

Unarmed Security Officer

P&O Cruises
12.2016 - 01.2017

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
01.2003 - Current

Police Officer

Australian Federal Police
01.2003 - Current

Chef

Australian Army
07.1996 - 06.2000

Kitchen Hand

Wok on Inn

Kitchen Hand

Tokyo Joes

Evidence Collection - Law Enforcement

University of NSW

International Trade Certificate - Hospitality Administration And Management

Rockhampton College of TAFE

Army Cadets - Army Training

North Rockhampton State High School

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hours4-day work weekPersonal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time off
Stewart Howkins