Tyler Findlater
Minmi,Qld
Summary
Dependable and consistent chef equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes and increase customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kirra Surf Club
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Junior Sous Chef
Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw menu planning and verified prep and line cook compliance with recipes
- Improved productivity for continual quality under tight constraints during peak meal service
- Led kitchen staff, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation.
Sous Chef
Tallebudgereba Surf Lifesaving Club
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Interviewed and trained back-of-house employees at various levels
- Organized team activities in kitchen maintenance, stock management and food rotation to eliminate issues with product expiration
- Supervised food preparation, plating and presentation to increase quality
- Demonstrated correct cooking techniques to staff to increase team skill level.
Head Chef
Broadbeach Bowls Club
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Planned, organized and supervised daily culinary operation of restaurant and catering services
- Cooked and garnished meals, approving and polishing plates before delivery to customer
- Evaluated restaurant operations to spot problems, improve kitchen organization and refresh menus with proactive mindset
- Obtained best prices from vendors by negotiating contracts for ingredients and equipment procurement, reducing monthly food costs
- Reviewed kitchen's organizational structure and identified optimization opportunities to improve productivity and reduce labor costs
- Used seasonal produce to design unique customer menus
- Interviewed, trained and hired kitchen staff and launched operational improvements to reduce turnaround times for food preparation and dining service
- Consulted with clients to discuss bespoke menus for special events
- Estimated required amount of ingredients and supplies to optimize inventory for forecasted demand.
Sous Chef
Broadbeach Bowls Club
05.2017 - 06.2019
Education
Certificate iv Commercial Cookery -
ASMI, Gold Coast
05.2021
Certificate iii Commercial Cookery -
WorkSkills, Gold Coast
06.2020
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Cost control
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Verify food quality
- Train staff
- Control labour costs
- Task prioritization
- Knife Skills
- Food quality
- Food presentation
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/03/1998
Timeline
Chef
Kirra Surf Club
05.2023 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club
09.2022 - 03.2023
Sous Chef
Tallebudgereba Surf Lifesaving Club
09.2020 - 06.2022
Head Chef
Broadbeach Bowls Club
05.2019 - 07.2020
Sous Chef
Broadbeach Bowls Club
05.2017 - 06.2019
Certificate iv Commercial Cookery -
ASMI, Gold Coast
Certificate iii Commercial Cookery -
WorkSkills, Gold Coast
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