Vanessa McClutchie
Palmerston North
Summary
Skilled Chef with a proven track record at The Galley Coomera, enhancing kitchen operations through efficient multitasking and robust food safety practices. Excelled in customer service by addressing dietary needs with creativity. Trained staff, optimized processes, and significantly reduced waste, demonstrating leadership and culinary expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Galley Coomera
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
Cafe4u
12.2010 - 06.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Education
Chef
Cert 4 Hospitality
Qld04.2007
Food Hygiene
TAFE Qld
Qld04.2007
Food Safety Supervisor
TAFE Qld
Qld04.2007
Home Catering And Gourmet Cook
Stotts Correspondence College
NZ03.2004
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Efficient multitasking
- Grill expertise
- Food safety
Timeline
Chef
The Galley Coomera
06.2020 - 12.2024
Chef
Cafe4u
12.2010 - 06.2020
Chef
Cert 4 Hospitality
Food Hygiene
TAFE Qld
Food Safety Supervisor
TAFE Qld
Home Catering And Gourmet Cook
Stotts Correspondence College
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