Tristan Griffiths-Smith
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A Chef with strong proficiency in sanitation procedures. Eager to learn and develop new skills. Focused and reliable to work weekends and evenings. Adept at taking orders and working as part of a team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Cumulus Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Apprentice Chef
Victoria Hotel Woodend
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Cook
Fox In The Chamber
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Cook
Full Moon Saloon
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC07.2022
Year 12 -
Gisborne Secondary College
12.2017
Skills
- Attention to details
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Proper Food Storage
- High-Volume Environments
References
Carl Middleton- Executive chef/Owner, Victoria Hotel Woodend
Mobile: 0407 009 328
Marc Serafino- TAFE Trainer, William Angliss institute
Mobile:0423 410 877
Timeline
Commis Chef
Cumulus Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023
Apprentice Chef
Victoria Hotel Woodend
04.2020 - 07.2022
Cook
Fox In The Chamber
10.2019 - 04.2020
Cook
Full Moon Saloon
03.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Year 12 -
Gisborne Secondary College
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