Tristan Patuwairua
Waitara,TKI
Summary
High-performing Chef offering years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing
Chef offering years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
High-performing Chef offering years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
AFFCO Imlay
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
Head Chef
Breakers
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Head Chef
The Vault
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
National Kitchen Manager
Cobb N Co
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Skills
- Outstanding Cleanliness
- Tenderizing Methods
- Meat Delivery Inspection
- Sales
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Prevent Spoilage
- Dietary Restrictions
- Following Regulations
- Food Presentation
- Tool Preparation
- Hospitality and Accommodation
- Station Preparation
- Efficient Precision
- Computer Application Knowledge
- Production Procedures
- Proper Storage Procedures
Timeline
Butcher
AFFCO Imlay
01.2023 - 04.2023
Head Chef
Breakers
01.2020 - 02.2022
Head Chef
The Vault
01.2019 - 12.2019
National Kitchen Manager
Cobb N Co
01.2015 - 01.2019
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