Will Buinoud
PARKWOOD (QLD)
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience and proven track record at award winning Yamagen Restaurant. Adaptable and detail oriented, I am passionate about cooking and dedicated to enhance kitchen productivity through effective multitasking and workflow optimisation to ensure peak efficiency during service. I foster teamwork and collaborative kitchen environment while ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations and consistently delivering high-quality dishes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demi Chef
Yamagen Restaurant
Surfers Paradise, QLD
08.2017 - Current
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensured consistency in taste and presentation for all dishes, adhering strictly to established recipes and plating guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with local health codes and regulations.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Demonstrated versatility in the kitchen by mastering various cooking techniques and preparing a wide range of cuisine styles.
- Supported catering events with efficient preparation of large-scale meals for weddings, corporate functions, and other special occasions.
Kitchen Lead
Corbett and Claude/ Comuna Cantina
Multiple Locations Across Queensland
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Ensured consistent quality in all dishes served by implementing standardized recipes and portion control measures.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for new kitchen staff members based on experience, skill set alignment, and cultural fit within the existing team dynamic.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and equipment maintenance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance kitchen productivity.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Managed inventory levels, ordered supplies, and reduced waste through effective stock rotation.
Short Order Cook
Vapiano Soul
Surfers Paradise, QLD
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in the kitchen.
- Adhered to strict recipe guidelines, delivering consistent flavor profiles across all dishes served.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Expedited order turnaround times, skillfully juggling multiple food orders simultaneously.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
Education
Certificate II - Security Operations
Regal Security And Training
Southport, QLD10-2021
Certificate III - Hospitality
Regal Security And Training
Southport, QLD10-2021
RSA - Hospitality
Regal Security And Training
Southport, QLD10-2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Icon Training Academy Pty Ltd
Robina, QLD03-2021
Certificate I - Commercial Cookery
Icon Training Academy Pty Ltd
Robina, QLD09-2019
Skills
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Allergen awareness
- Workflow optimization
- Supply ordering
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Multitasking
- Food prep planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff training
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Demi Chef
Yamagen Restaurant
08.2017 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Corbett and Claude/ Comuna Cantina
03.2015 - 04.2017
Short Order Cook
Vapiano Soul
03.2014 - 08.2015
Certificate II - Security Operations
Regal Security And Training
Certificate III - Hospitality
Regal Security And Training
RSA - Hospitality
Regal Security And Training
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Icon Training Academy Pty Ltd
Certificate I - Commercial Cookery
Icon Training Academy Pty Ltd