Leanne Fairbrother
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in menu development at Miriam Corban Retirement Village. Adept at training kitchen staff and ensuring food safety compliance, I excel in high-pressure environments, delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining inventory efficiency and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Miriam Corban Retirement Village
Henderson
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated meal preparation activities.
- Developed diverse menus catering to resident dietary needs and preferences.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in kitchen operations.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to support daily operations.
Chef
Eastcliffe Retirement Village
Orakei
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in food handling.
- Prepared diverse menus catering to resident dietary needs and preferences
Kitchen Manager
Westbrook Winery
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Menu planning and costing.
- Staff management.
- Ordering and stock rotation.
- Food control plan management.
- Food preparation with some function work.
Vineyard Assistant
Westbrook Winery
03.2019 - 09.2020
- All work associated with the vines. e.g. pruning, tying down, leaf plucking, picking, spraying.
- Work in the winery over vintage. e.g. crushing, pressing of grapes.
- Plunging and adds.
- Use of mowers, tractors, fork hoist and quad bike.
- Labeling and packing of wine.
Poultry Farm Assistant
Stoney Creek Farm
07.2013 - 10.2018
- Raising meat chickens for tegal.
- Feeding, watering and health checking of bird's welfare.
- General farm duties including mowing, spraying, weed eating, maintenance and water blasting.
- Use of tractors, fork hoist and other machinery.
Sous Chef
Waitakere Resort and Spa
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Creating menu ideas.
- Ordering and Stock Rotation.
- A la carte.
- Functions.
- Weddings.
- High Teas.
Education
City and Guilds Diploma - Patisserie
Waiariki Institute of Technology
12.2004
Certificate - Japanese
Waiariki Institute of Technology
12.1997
Bursary, Sixth Form Certificate and School Certificate -
Western Heights High School
12.1995
Skills
- Integrity and reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Composure under pressure
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and learning
- food safety compliance
- inventory management
- kitchen staff training
- problem solving
References
- Suzanne Jones, Westbrook Winery Manager, suzanne@westbrook.co.nz, 09 4119924
- Michael Dulieu, Westbrook Winery Vineyard Manager, michael@westbrook.co.nz, 09 4119924
- Hugh Neville-Jackson, Waitakere Resort and Spa, hnj@clear.net.nz, 0274 936709
Languages
Japanese
Driver License
Full Class 1
Timeline
Sous Chef
Miriam Corban Retirement Village
10.2024 - Current
Chef
Eastcliffe Retirement Village
03.2024 - 09.2024
Kitchen Manager
Westbrook Winery
10.2020 - 08.2023
Vineyard Assistant
Westbrook Winery
03.2019 - 09.2020
Poultry Farm Assistant
Stoney Creek Farm
07.2013 - 10.2018
Sous Chef
Waitakere Resort and Spa
11.2009 - 08.2011
City and Guilds Diploma - Patisserie
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Certificate - Japanese
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Bursary, Sixth Form Certificate and School Certificate -
Western Heights High School