
Dedicated and detail-oriented Chef with over four years of experience in high-volume commercial kitchens, including premium restaurant dining and aged care food service. Skilled in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes with a strong focus on presentation, flavour, and efficiency, while supporting banquet-style operations and adapting across à la carte, buffet, and function service. Possesses solid expertise in stock control, food cost management, HACCP compliance, and safe work practices. A proactive and reliable team player with leadership ability, committed to maintaining high kitchen standards, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to smooth, efficient, and profitable kitchen operations in a fast-paced hotel environment.
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Company overview: A trusted aged care facility providing high-quality care services, with a strong focus on nutrition, health, and well-being of elderly residents. The facility ensures meals are prepared and served according to strict dietary, safety, and hygiene standards
· Assisted in the preparation and service of meals, ensuring residents received nutritious, balanced, and well-presented food
· Supported kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, portioning meals, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation
· Followed strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards to ensure safe food handling and storage
· Assisted in managing special dietary requirements, including allergies, soft diets, and texture-modified meals
· Maintained high standards of cleanliness in kitchen and food service areas, including equipment and workstations
· Delivered meals to residents with a friendly and respectful approach, ensuring a positive dining experience
· Worked closely with kitchen and care staff to ensure timely and efficient meal service
· Assisted with stock rotation, storage, and monitoring of food supplies to maintain freshness and reduce waste
· Demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail in a care-focused environment
Supported a safe and supportive environment for elderly residents through reliable and consistent service
Culinary recipe development
Lunch preparation
Shellfish handling
Pan-searing
Deep-frying
Western cuisine
Grilling
Steaming
Hygiene compliance
Banquet & high-volume food preparation
Presentation standards
Training
Stock control
Time management
Food safety
Allergen awareness
Kinfe skills
Menu innovation
Open kitchen experience
Leadership
Mentoring
Inventory management
Multitasking
HACCP standards