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WILL JACKSON-CHEF

Torquay,Vic.

Summary

I am a qualified chef and have recently graduated from William Angliss Institute. I have over three years experience in cooking and am passionate about creating dishes that people enjoy and that I am proud of.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Qualified Chef

Pholklore
10.2020 - Current
  • Currently working in a fast paced environment with knowledge of operating diverse kitchen utensils and equipment and using modern cooking techniques
  • Communication with front staff
  • Creative menu development- daily specials/chef specials
  • Assistance with kitchen operations including food preparation
  • Kitchen operations work including measuring ingredients, marinating and portioning seafood, poultry and other raw materials; cooking and presenting the dishes
  • Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
  • Inspection of raw and cooked items to guarantee the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
  • Creating prep lists and receiving produce orders
  • Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen and detailed OHS standards
  • Working with the management team to ensure my work aligns to their kitchen operations and overall goals of the company

Cook

Bomboras Torquay
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Bomboras Torquay is a well established busy sister restaurant to Pholklore which gave me the opportunity to gain experience in different cuisines including modern Australian
  • While working there I was doing the larder section which includes cold entrees, warm entrees and deserts
  • Bomboras Torquay is a well established busy sister restaurant to Pholklore which gave me the opportunity to gain experience in different cuisines including modern Australian
  • Experience cooking the following cuisines: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Mexican, Thai, Malaysian, Modern Australian

Commi Chef

RACV Torquay Resort
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized kitchen place to keep work consistent.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
  • Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
  • Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Helped to cook function banquets, A la carte, breakfasts in White's Paddock, Number One Restaurant and Harding's Lounge.
  • Followed directions from senior chefs
  • Produced constantly high quality products and standards

Education

SIT30821 CERTIFICATE III - COMMERCIAL COOKERY

William Angliss Institute
06.2024

SECONDARY SCHOOL -

Surfcoast Secondary School
01.2023

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic
  • Great communicator
  • Strong team player
  • Creative
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience in cooking different cuisines
  • Willingness to work overtime

Interests

  • Cooking
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Camping

Timeline

Commi Chef

RACV Torquay Resort
06.2024 - 12.2024

Cook

Bomboras Torquay
09.2022 - 12.2022

Qualified Chef

Pholklore
10.2020 - Current

SECONDARY SCHOOL -

Surfcoast Secondary School

SIT30821 CERTIFICATE III - COMMERCIAL COOKERY

William Angliss Institute

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