Terence Ashmore
Carrum,VIC
Summary
- High-performing Chef offering 35 years of experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
- Good knowledge of allergies and intolerances and texture modified meals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef Coordinator
Camp Manyung
12.2022 - Current
- Ordering of stock, recording temperatures, maintenance issues, rostering and liaising with with teaches, group leaders and dieticians, regarding allergy and intolerances.
- Implemented cost control measures across all aspects of food preparation, reducing expenses without compromising quality or taste profiles.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere among kitchen staff members, encouraging teamwork and open communication channels for problem-solving initiatives.
- Prioritized safety and sanitation standards within the kitchen environment, maintaining a clean workspace that complied with local health regulations.
- Revamped existing recipes to enhance flavor profiles and presentation aesthetics, elevating the dining experience for guests.
Chef/Catering Manager
Andrew Kerr Care
02.2020 - 11.2023
- This is 140 bed Aged Care Facility.
- Leading of a team of 15 staff both full time and Casual.
- Ordering of all stock and conducting monthly stock takes.
- Compiling fortnightly rosters.
- Running of the kitchen in line with the food safety programme.
- Good knowledge of special diets and texture modified diets.
Second Chef
Opal By The Bay
10.2017 - 09.2020
- This is a 150 bed Aged Care Facility.
- Incharge on weekends and in the absence of head chef.
- Helped write menu and was responsible for all the cooking when working.
Chef/Manager
Sapphire Care
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Head Chef Coordinator
Peninsula Health
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Was hired here on a one year contract that was extended to two.
- Responsible for all kitchen and Environmental staff.
- Cooked Breakfast and Lunch for the Hospital(70) and lunch for an additional 3 nursing homes, we were contracted to supply meals to, this was an additional 150 meals.
- Compiled fortnightly rosters for 20 fulltime staff and 10 Casuals.
- Kept kitchen up to accreditation standards and worked inline with the food safety programme.
- All ordering was online.
- Responsible for all special diets for both hospital and nursing homes.
Chef/Manager
United Hospitality
01.2001 - 02.2013
- During my time with United Hospitality I was Chef/Manager in Aged Care Facilities ranging from 60 to 160 beds.
- I also worked as a Head Chef at a golf Course and was Chef/Manager of an international boarding school.
Education
Food Safety Supervisor
CFT
12.2023
Chef Trade Certificate 706 1,2 &3
Sheffield Tech College
Sheffield, UK01.1979
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Food Preparation
- Special Event Planning
- Sanitation Standards
- Knowledge of allergies and intolerances
- Nutritional knowledge
- Staff Management
- Task Delegation
- Employee Scheduling
- Menu development
- Ordering Supplies
- Food Safety Regulations
- Food Safety
- Training and mentoring
- Menu Planning
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- 706 1,2 & 3: Chef Trade papers
- Diploma in commercial cookery
- Food Safety Supervisors
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychology.
Timeline
Head Chef Coordinator
Camp Manyung
12.2022 - Current
Chef/Catering Manager
Andrew Kerr Care
02.2020 - 11.2023
Second Chef
Opal By The Bay
10.2017 - 09.2020
Chef/Manager
Sapphire Care
04.2015 - 03.2017
Head Chef Coordinator
Peninsula Health
03.2013 - 04.2015
Chef/Manager
United Hospitality
01.2001 - 02.2013
Food Safety Supervisor
CFT
Chef Trade Certificate 706 1,2 &3
Sheffield Tech College
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