Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Gabriel Flowers

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Dedicated commis chef with experience in all kitchen sections, emphasizing recipe execution and cleanliness. Looking for the next challenge in my careeer. Known for strong collaboration, time management, and adherence to food safety guidelines to ensure exceptional quality in every dish.

Very invested in upskilling in my culinary career

Recently competed and won Trainee Chef of the year Canterbury 2025 at the Waitaha Young Chef Championship

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Hind Management
Airport, Christchurch
04.2025 - Current
  • Experienced in all sections, from larder to grill
  • Assisted in cooking and plating dishes during peak service hours.
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items under chef supervision.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and hygiene standards.
  • Supported the team in executing catering events and special functions smoothly.
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.

Commis Chef

Little River Inn
Little River, Banks Peninsula
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items under chef supervision.
  • Assisted in cooking and plating dishes during peak service hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and hygiene standards.
  • Participated in inventory management by organizing and labeling supplies.
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.
  • Trimming, Rolling, Portioning various proteins

Education

Culinary Apprenticeship Level 3+4 -

Service IQ
Christchurch

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen safety
  • Recipe execution
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Knife Skills
  • Self driven

Affiliations

  • Hiking, Fishing

Accomplishments

  • Trainee chef of the year canterbury 2025 - Waitaha Young Chef Championship

Timeline

Commis Chef

Hind Management
04.2025 - Current

Commis Chef

Little River Inn
02.2024 - 04.2025

Culinary Apprenticeship Level 3+4 -

Service IQ
Gabriel Flowers