Jabez Farrant
Tai Tapu,CAN
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable individual with a focus on creativity, efficiency, and organization. Excellent communicator, effective at upholding food hygiene standards, and educated to enhance team collaboration and operational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
The Bridge Prebbleton
Prebbleton, Christchurch
03.2025 - Current
- As the Senior Sous Chef, I ensured the efficient and effective setup of the restaurant from its opening, including developing a cost-effective, well-balanced menu. I am responsible for creating and maintaining staff rosters, managing the kitchen team, and overseeing day-to-day operations. My role includes stock control, ordering food and supplies, talking with suppliers to achieve the best product at affordable prices, and resolving operational issues efficiently to ensure smooth service and high kitchen performance. This job has also enabled me to further sharpen my skills in multiple methods of cookery, plating, and creating menu items to cater to our customers.
Chef de Partie
Tai Tapu Hotel
Chirstchurch, Tai Tapu
03.2018 - 02.2025
- As a chef, my role is to prepare and create high-quality dishes that meet the expectations set by the head chef. This role has allowed me to learn time management practices, an understanding of the principles of cost control, stock taking, and adhere to great customer service. Additional duties of this role include managing people, maintaining health and safety procedures, and ensuring a clean working environment. In this position, I have grown into a key member of a strong team that performs well in a very demanding, high-pressure environment. In this role, I have been able to develop skills such as buffet, out-catering, front-of-house service, and large-scale event catering for up to 1,000 persons. My role here has allowed me to grow and develop key skills required as a chef, as well as to become a fast-learning worker and individual.
Education
Diploma in Cookery Level 5
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-2025
Certificate in Cookery Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ11-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Health and safety
- Quick learner
- Motivated and ambitious
- Communication
- Friendly and outgoing attitude
- Organization
- Excellent team player
- Trustworthy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
The Bridge Prebbleton
03.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Tai Tapu Hotel
03.2018 - 02.2025
Diploma in Cookery Level 5
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Certificate in Cookery Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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