TROY SUNAKLIS
Nundah,Australia
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and deliver projects on time. Recognized for strong teamwork and collaboration skills, contributing to successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement and developing effective delegation strategies to enhance team performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacture Pork Product
Sunpork Eagle Farm
Brisbane, Australia
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Manufacture pork products, mince, sausages, and loins.
- Operation of machinery: mincer, filler, injector.
- Pack the product, load out.
- Use of scan tools, pallet packing, and computer input.
- Documented all changes made to existing manufacturing processes and communicated updates with relevant personnel.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues that arose during the manufacturing process.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Temp Chef
INAC, Pinnacle, GetAChef
Brisbane, Australia
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Cooking and preparation for all types of venues, as required.
- Bulk cooking of ready-to-heat food items.
- Batch sauce, soups, and wet dishes.
- Meet dietary food requirements and religious beliefs.
- Preparation for multiple events, costing, and ordering.
- Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen.
- Receiving goods and storage.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Chef De Partie
Norths Devils Leagues Club
Brisbane, Australia
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Work in any section, grill pans, larder, and wok.
- Preparation and cooking of food for each section.
- Assisting in all areas of the kitchen services.
- Ensuring the kitchen areas are clean and tidy.
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards.
- Collaborate with chefs on special menus and ideas.
- Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant's opening.
- Assist with function setup and planning.
- Assist chefs with different tasks in the kitchen.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Chef De Partie
Shafston Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Work in any section, grill pans, larder.
- Preparation and cooking of food for each section
- Assisting in all areas of the kitchen services
- Ensuring the kitchen areas are clean and tidy
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards.
- Collaborate with chefs on special menus and ideas
- Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant's opening
- Assist chefs with different tasks in the kitchen
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Chef
Airport Retail Enterprises
Brisbane, Australia
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Preparation for each section of the kitchen.
- Assist trainee chefs with everyday kitchen tasks.
- Performing basic cleaning duties, and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
- Manage food deliveries and distribution to outlets.
- Ensure that the kitchen's operations run smoothly.
- Food safety and quality control, as per airport standards.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Chef
Jade Buddha
Brisbane, Australia
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist chefs with different tasks in the kitchen
- Assist with Functions, food items and dietary requirements
- Cleaning tasks and scheduling
- Order and receive items for the kitchen
- Menu Planning for events
Head Chef
Nomads The Guilty rogue
Brisbane, Australia
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervise the preparation of all food
- Lead a small team
- Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements
- Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
- Manage kitchen stocks, purchasing and ordering
- Cost control for menu items and purchase
- Record stocktake and inventory report to the executive chef and management team
Chef
Pinnacle people temp
Brisbane, Australia
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Relief Chef for kitchen team, Catering, Production, Line Cook
- Pubs, Clubs, Functions, 5 star resorts Game days music events
- Preparation and cook menu item
- Report to site manager for detail briefing and collaboration
- Assist chef with menu items and specials
- Bulk cooking, catering, camps, large events and venues
Chef
Mercure ibis Accor
Brisbane, Australia
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Line chef preparation for the A la carte menu
- Preparation functions and dietary requirements
- Assist chefs in different outlets of tasks and service
- Attention to detail plating and food items
- Bulk cooking
- Breakfast buffet preparation setup and transition to lunch menu
- Overnight menu cook for in house guest
Sous Chef
The Lord Stanley Hotel Spirit Hotels
Brisbane, Australia
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible of the kitchen in the absence of the Head chef
- Kitchen Operations schedule and maintaining consistency
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning cooking equipment
- Train new chef and maintain order in the kitchen
- Maintain prep levels, cleaning, stock rotation and monitoring
- Assists with season menu changes and ordering
- Collaborate with management menu tasting and ideas
Chef
The Point Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
10.2014 - 02.2015
Chef Casual
The Kenmore Tavern Spirit Hotels
Brisbane, Australia
10.2014 - 02.2015
Chef
The Kenmore Tavern Spirit Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
08.2013 - 10.2014
Chef
Mercure Ibis Accor
Brisbane, Australia
05.2012 - 08.2013
Chef
Treasury Casino
Brisbane, Australia
09.2010 - 11.2011
Chef
Grasshopper Teneriffe
Brisbane, Australia
01.2010 - 09.2010
Chef
Springhill Hotel, The Fox Hotel, Coffee Club Bne, Tewantin Rsl, Krung Threp Thai, Noosa, CMG Rockhampton
- 01.2010
Chef
Pinnacle people temp
Brisbane, Australia
07.2012
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South bank institute of technology
Certificate III - Food Processing
Strategix
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Kitchen operations
- Food service operations
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Vaccinationstatus
Full Covid vaccinated
References
- Ashwin Vijay, Sous Chef, 0422004999, ashwin_85@icloud.com
- Carsten Henrichs, Executive Chef, 0493087783, carsten@riverlandbar.com
- Ben Belford, 0412504740, bbelford80@live.com.au
Certification
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, South Bank Institute of Technology
- Certificate III in Food Processing, Strategix
- SITXFSA005 - Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety
- SITXFSA006 - Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices, https://cleartowork.energe3.com.au/course/do/c/1026448/url/sitxfsa006-participate-in-safe-food-handling-practices
- Blue Card, 2344166 / 1
Professionalsummary
Able to work under pressure, Punctual, Team player, Delegation skills
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Australia
- Date of Birth: 11/28/74
Timeline
Manufacture Pork Product
Sunpork Eagle Farm
11.2024 - 02.2025
Temp Chef
INAC, Pinnacle, GetAChef
10.2024 - 01.2025
Chef De Partie
Norths Devils Leagues Club
03.2024 - 10.2024
Chef De Partie
Shafston Hotel
08.2020 - 03.2024
Chef
Airport Retail Enterprises
12.2019 - 08.2020
Chef
Jade Buddha
10.2019 - 12.2019
Chef
Pinnacle people temp
05.2018 - 07.2018
Head Chef
Nomads The Guilty rogue
04.2018 - 10.2019
Chef
Mercure ibis Accor
03.2016 - 03.2018
Sous Chef
The Lord Stanley Hotel Spirit Hotels
02.2015 - 11.2015
Chef
The Point Hotel
10.2014 - 02.2015
Chef Casual
The Kenmore Tavern Spirit Hotels
10.2014 - 02.2015
Chef
The Kenmore Tavern Spirit Hotel
08.2013 - 10.2014
Chef
Pinnacle people temp
07.2012
Chef
Mercure Ibis Accor
05.2012 - 08.2013
Chef
Treasury Casino
09.2010 - 11.2011
Chef
Grasshopper Teneriffe
01.2010 - 09.2010
Chef
Springhill Hotel, The Fox Hotel, Coffee Club Bne, Tewantin Rsl, Krung Threp Thai, Noosa, CMG Rockhampton
- 01.2010
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South bank institute of technology
Certificate III - Food Processing
Strategix