Tia Tait
Maldon,VIC
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with extensive experience in large-scale food production and high-volume kitchen environments. Highly skilled in maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards while meeting tight production deadlines. Proven ability to work efficiently as part of a team to deliver consistent, high-quality food outputs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Chef
The Dove Country Eats
Castlemaine , Victoria
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Developed seasonal menus that reflect local culinary trends and customer preferences.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Calculated food costs for menu items by analysing ingredient prices, portion sizes, and supplier costs.
- Assisted in the end-to-end manufacturing of frozen meals, including preparation, cooking ,portioning, packaging, and freezing.
- Worked as part of a kitchen team to cater for large events, managing high-volume production under tight timeframes.
Bartender
Brew Jays
Daylesford, Victoria
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, equipment, and glassware throughout shifts.
- Adhered to RSA procedures, including checking identification, monitoring intoxication levels, and responsibly refusing service when required.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately during busy service periods.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Castlemaine Secondary College
Castlemaine, VICVictorian Certificate of Education -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo, VIC10-2023
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Bendigo Tafe
Bendigo04-2025
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food cost analysis
- Kitchen organization
- Staff management
- Multitasking and organization
- Catering events
- Waste control
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Kitchen equipment operation
- supply ordering
Certification
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Timeline
Bartender
Brew Jays
08.2023 - 04.2024
Chef
The Dove Country Eats
09.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Castlemaine Secondary College
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Bendigo Tafe