Tiaan Frederick Uys
North Richmond, Sydney,NSW
Summary
Professional Chef with 9+ years of experience within the industry having worked at one of Australia's leading and acclaimed fine dining venues Berowra Waters Inn. I have a great passion for sustainability, seasonality, and an eagerness to learn and grow. Working in well-established businesses such as these has taught me the importance of hard work, determination, communication, quality and consistency; I have a team driven mentality and showcase excellent leadership skills. I strive to work in a manner that creates a healthy and proactive team environment, Always maintaining a positive mindset. Working under tight deadlines has enabled me to develop a reliable set of skills in relation to time management and proficiency. I am meticulous and effective whilst maintaining the highest possible degree of quality and customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Billy The Greek, Dural, Grill
01.2023 - Current
- Preparation of all menu items
- In charge of weekly specials
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Coordinated employee schedules to boost productivity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Chef de partie
Berowra Waters Inn
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Cooking seasonal produce with an ever-changing menu.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Working in a small team of mostly 3 chefs, maintained a standard of quality and service that led to the restaurant to reclaiming its 2 hat status.
- Worked in all sections within the kitchen.
- Trained 3 apprentices and 2 chef de parties on the techniques, theory and standards required.
- Applied all methods of cookery to a high degree.
- Created a foundation to working in high end fine dining.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Catered for multiple weddings doing curated menus.
Pizza Oven Chef
Le Gemelli
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipes.
- Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity and quality.
Apprentice Chef
Billy The Greek
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Cold Larder, grill, pastry, Preparation of all menu items
- Created a foundation to working in an a le carte restaurant, doing services of 150+ guests
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
Cook - fish monger, fry cook
Lombardos
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Upholding a high standard of customer service
- Operating the fryer
- Preparation of seafood
grill cook
Kellyville Fish Market
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Operating Hotplate and Fryer section
- Preparation of seafood
- Customer service
Kitchen hand, waiter, cashier
Stir Crazy, Hill
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Taking orders and customer service
- Operating the Fryer Station
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Education
Cert III Commercial Cookery -
Baulkham Hills Tafe
2017
12 higher school certificate - undefined
Pacific Hills Christian School
2014
Skills
- Food preparations of a high level
- Customer service
- High volume food service
- Excellent communication skills
- Team building, training and management
- Menu development
- Budget control
- Knife work and kitchen equipment
- Banquets and Catering
- Fine DIning
Timeline
Chef
Billy The Greek, Dural, Grill
01.2023 - Current
Pizza Oven Chef
Le Gemelli
05.2021 - 11.2021
Chef de partie
Berowra Waters Inn
06.2019 - 01.2023
Apprentice Chef
Billy The Greek
02.2016 - 03.2019
Cook - fish monger, fry cook
Lombardos
03.2015 - 02.2016
grill cook
Kellyville Fish Market
10.2014 - 03.2015
Kitchen hand, waiter, cashier
Stir Crazy, Hill
07.2012 - 08.2014
Cert III Commercial Cookery -
Baulkham Hills Tafe
12 higher school certificate - undefined
Pacific Hills Christian School
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