Jonas Langhorst
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Detail-oriented and passionate chef with a strong foundation in procurement and logistics for a chemical wholesaler, bringing precision and organizational expertise into the culinary world. Known for my sound food knowledge, efficiency, and excellent comprehension skills, I thrive in high-pressure services while maintaining consistency and quality. Calm and deliberate when mentoring colleagues, I am dedicated to fostering growth in the kitchen. My enthusiasm for food and diverse cuisines is reflected in my travels, which have enriched my culinary skills and broadened my perspective. Skilled in delivering exceptional results through meticulous attention to detail and effective kitchen management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Locker Room Sports Bar
Queenstown CBD, Otago
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Focus on quality Bar Food influenced by Food around the globe especially by our South American Head Chef
- Improved my skills on Grill, Fry and Sauté Station and assembling food in an appealing way
- Improved my calmness in high stress situations especially through big sport events
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently while keeping upcoming preparation jobs in mind to stay ahead whenever possible
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
Prep Chef
Camina Restaurant
Whangamata, Coromandel
12.2023 - 04.2024
- High Quality Spanish Cuisine with influences from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean cuisines while utilizing fresh in season ingredients from New Zealand
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and menus, adjusted seasoning of dishes to taste, and monitored food stock.
- Managing the daily/weekly preparation jobs and leading the team responsible for the intensive preparation necessary for high quality food.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory, rotated stock, and checked freshness of ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, work areas, floors, walls and other surfaces as needed.
- Offered Help for Front of House during seasonal stressful periods, often staying extra hours to do so
- Received deliveries from vendors and verified quality of product against invoices.
Part Time Cafe Worker
Staudenoase
Bergedorf, Lower Saxony
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with menu selections.
- Received payment from customers, processed credit card transactions, and issued change or receipts.
- Managed cash register operations efficiently and accurately.
- Restocked shelves with food and drink deliveries throughout the day as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any complaints or issues quickly.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down stations prior to, after shift hours.
- Assisted in Breakfast Preparation when necessary due to my kitchen background
Purchaser
BÜFA GmbH & Co. KG
Altmoorhausen, Hude
08.2021 - 09.2023
- demand planning and materials disposition of raw materials and ensuring material availability
- price negotiations with suppliers, forwarders and service providers
- handling of bulk solvent transports and drop shipments within Europe
- logistic handling of partial and full loads mainly from the BENELUX countries
- import handling of shipments from China, India and Turkey
- negotiation with external warehouses and coordination of warehouse management (incl. inventory management)
Part Time Chef De Partie
Schalotte
Huntlosen, Lower Saxony
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Mediterranean Cuisine highly influenced by famous swiss dish: Rösti
- Focus on high quality ingredients with an almost entirely organic ingredients
- cooking dishes for a full restaurant while instructing colleagues
- prioritizes dishes based on urgency
- cooking carefully and calm even in stressful situations
- training new employees
- learning Basics of Dessert Making
Education
High School Diploma -
WGO Haarentor
Oldenburg04.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- experience in different cooking techniques
- excellent in teaching learnt skills to trainees
- very good Knife Skills and experienced in different cutting techniques
- keeping working environment and mise en place organized and clean
- Food Storage
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Order Management
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Locker Room Sports Bar
05.2024 - 10.2024
Prep Chef
Camina Restaurant
12.2023 - 04.2024
Part Time Cafe Worker
Staudenoase
05.2022 - 09.2023
Purchaser
BÜFA GmbH & Co. KG
08.2021 - 09.2023
Part Time Chef De Partie
Schalotte
05.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
WGO Haarentor