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Tarn Gardner

Napier City,HKB

Summary

I am a well-rounded Chef offering 22 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to customer praises. Well-versed in following a seasonal menu and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

With my knowledge and experience, I understand that "Taste of Home cooking style" which always goes down well.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Ryman Health Care
Ahuriri, Napier
07.2012 - Current
  • In charge of the dessert section, relative to working within a set menu.
  • Baking for morning tea; making sandwiches, scones, biscuits, savory quiche's, pies and muffins.
  • The afternoon tea; cakes, slices and biscuits. Making specialty cakes for the residents.
  • Functions; I also prepare cheese platters, mini tarts, grazing platters, specialty desserts for the residents.
  • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food is prepared in accordance with the Rymans recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within our kitchen area.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.

Lead Chef

SHADZ Cafe
Napier City, Napier
11.2006 - 02.2011
  • In charge of a team of Cooks, Barristers and Waitresses.
  • Menu preparation for an all year round.
  • Cooking a set menu of breakfast, lunch and mains.
  • Daily baking of scones, cakes, savories, sandwiches and filled rolls for an extensive cabinet display.
  • Barrister, Cash handling, Opening & Closing.
  • Managed kitchen operations, including scheduling of staff, ordering supplies, and ensuring food safety standards were met.
  • Maintained inventory of all ingredients and cooking supplies, as well as monitored quality control of all dishes served in the restaurant.
  • Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and general kitchen safety procedures.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.

Head Chef

River Valley Cafe
Eskdale, Napier
11.2005 - 11.2006
  • Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Preparation of a set menu. Cooking and presenting a high standard of delicious food.
  • Maintaining a fast and efficient meal every time and all of the time.
  • Worked with a small team that had a very positive outlook on what we presented to the customers.

Chef

Napier Sailing Club
Ahuriri, Napier
03.2002 - 10.2005
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • A La Carte menu
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Education

Taradale High School
Taradale, NZ

Skills

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to listen, and work within a team
  • Confident and reliable to work on my own, unassisted
  • Purchasing and making orders

References

Bruce Dawkins. Current Lead Chef at Princess Alexandera. 0211903400

John Bland. Former Lead Chef at Princess Alexandera 0223711868

Kay Ridler. Owner at SHADZ cafe & The Napier Sailing Club. 0274454026

Timeline

Chef

Ryman Health Care
07.2012 - Current

Lead Chef

SHADZ Cafe
11.2006 - 02.2011

Head Chef

River Valley Cafe
11.2005 - 11.2006

Chef

Napier Sailing Club
03.2002 - 10.2005

Taradale High School

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