Todd McKenzie
Christchurch,Christchurch
Summary
I am an ambitious, extremely hard-working, and driven Chef who is striving to further my career in the culinary world. I consider myself very quality focused with an eye for detail. I am incredibly good at communicating and relaying information and feel I have great organizational skills. I believe I am an asset to any kitchen and bring a good sense of professionalism, humor and is someone who goes above and beyond for employer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chef Manager
Compass group - KiwiRail
Sydenham, Christchurch
09.2022 - Current
- Preparing all the meals for the cafe on both the tranz alpine and coastal pacific trains
- All meal prep, packaging and delivering it to the trains.
Head Chef
Milliejack
Sydenham, Christchurch
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Started this cafe from scratch with a friend of mine, everything from ordering to hiring staff
- Menu development, rosters etc
Senior Sous Chef
Bloody marys
, Cgristchurch
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Working the main grill at the busiest and highest rated steak restaurant in the country
- Running service with 12 staff under me doing 600 meals a day.
Head Chef
Pegasus Golf And Sports Club
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Sole charge 3 days a week other 2 with a junior Menu Costing/written Stock control Daily food control plan Cabinet food/short order service
Sous Chef
Robbie’s Riccarton
sous chef
Tutto Bene
Senior Sous Chef
Sticky Fingers
CDP and Sous Chef
Brickworks
Education
Cookery (Level 2,3,4) -
NZQA752 Basic Cookery Certificate
01.2000
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Temperature Control
- Kitchen Management
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
References
- Louis De Lange, 0275698342
- Will Mordido, 0210716805
- Tammy McEvoy, tammy@headrushsalon.co.nz
Timeline
Assistant Chef Manager
Compass group - KiwiRail
09.2022 - Current
Head Chef
Milliejack
01.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Sous Chef
Bloody marys
08.2021 - 01.2022
Head Chef
Pegasus Golf And Sports Club
02.2021 - 08.2021
Sous Chef
Robbie’s Riccarton
sous chef
Tutto Bene
Senior Sous Chef
Sticky Fingers
CDP and Sous Chef
Brickworks
Cookery (Level 2,3,4) -
NZQA752 Basic Cookery Certificate
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