- Cooking
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Adventure Travel
August Eklund Short
Wellington
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Karori Tap House
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Summer Intern Researcher
Peke Waihanga ( The Artificial Limb Centre)
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Expanded professional network through interactions with colleagues, mentors, and industry experts, fostering potential future opportunities.
- Supported project leads in identifying areas requiring further investigation or additional resources.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings to supervisors and team members.
KP / Junior Chef / Chef / Acting Head Chef
One Fat Bird
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Staff training.
- Creation of roster and scheduling breaks for staff.
- Creation of ordering lists and keeping track of stock counts.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure that each dish was prepared accurately and served promptly.
Zone Manager
ANZ
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Supporting levels 4, 5 and 6 of ANZ Wellington, making sure all employees were following the company’s Covid 19 policy at alert level 2.
- Making sure all three of my levels had the supplies they needed to work effectively such as printing paper, stationery supplies, hand sanitizer and perishables.
Laborer
Capital Builders
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to labourer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Bartender/Caterer
Collective Hospitality
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Served and interacted with cliental as well as serve food and refreshments at various Wellington venues such as TSB Arena, Michael Fowler Centre and the Opera House.
- ,Helped with bar set-ups and pack downs as well as cleaning and restocking fridges.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Education
NCEA level 2 - Merit
NCEA level 3 -
Bachelor of Design With Honours - Industrial Design
Massey University
Wellington, NZ04-2025
NCEA Level 3 -
Wellington College
Wellington, NZ12-2019
NCEA Level 2 - Merit
Wellington College
Wellington, NZ12-2018
NCEA Level 1 - Merit
Wellington College
Wellington, NZ12-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Product development
- Visualisation
- CAD software
- Adaptability
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Kitchen management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/22/01
Interests
Timeline
Chef
Karori Tap House
08.2024 - Current
Summer Intern Researcher
Peke Waihanga ( The Artificial Limb Centre)
11.2023 - 02.2024
KP / Junior Chef / Chef / Acting Head Chef
One Fat Bird
09.2021 - 12.2023
Zone Manager
ANZ
05.2020 - 09.2020
Laborer
Capital Builders
11.2019 - 02.2020
Bartender/Caterer
Collective Hospitality
06.2019 - 03.2020
NCEA level 3 -
NCEA level 2 - Merit
Bachelor of Design With Honours - Industrial Design
Massey University
NCEA Level 3 -
Wellington College
NCEA Level 2 - Merit
Wellington College
NCEA Level 1 - Merit
Wellington College
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