Chef Resume

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Jai Pembert

476 Darcy Lane
Cob Coast QLD 4444
M: 0455 555 555
E: [email protected]

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Summary

With over seven years experience in the industry, I have never been more dedicated and passionate about producing high quality, creative and innovative dishes for the Australian public.

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Education

 

 

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Employment History

Responsibilities

• Supervised a team of 25 in a busy kitchen
• Managed food preparation processes
• Managed all team tasks
• Allocated duties and meal orders
• Coordinated with front-of-house staff
• Checked garnishes and meal presentation
• Checked and maintained stock levels
• Helped manage all staff rosters
• Assisted the head chef de cuisine with menu planning, budgets and wine selection

Achievements

• Second-in-charge for catering for an event at Buckingham Palace
• Restructured the food prep system which resulted in a more efficient production line

Responsibilities

• Shadowed different chefs de partie to learn about each station of the kitchen
• Cooked meals, entrees, snacks and desserts
• Prepared sauces
• Talked with head chef about supplies and menu options
• Talked with waiters about different specials
• Checked stock levels

Achievements

• Second place in the Restaurant and Catering Association Apprentice Chef Cookery Competition

Responsibilities

• Made sure all stations in the kitchen were clear and up to OH&S standard
• Cleaned kitchen
• Stored food
• Chopped all vegetables for prep
• Checked food expiry dates and discarded any outdated food
• Put into practice any skills learned in class
• Helped with all garnishes
• Washed pots and pans

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Qualifications/Certifications

Jan 2004 – Senior First Aid Certificate
Mar 2004 – Responsible Service of Alcohol

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Skills

Category	Name	Proficiency	Yrs experience	Last used
Language	French	Intermediate	8 yrs	< 12 months

 

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Interests

Travelling the world and preparing amazing food
French cookery techniques
Experiencing different cultures
Spending time at the beach
 

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References

Tom Hendi – Head chef and mentor Scales Seafood Restaurant (07) 66 222 222 Email: [email protected] Phone:

Eve Devereux – Restaurant Owner The French Brasserie Email: [email protected] Phone: