Alexander Harvey
Melbourne
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Mister And Miss
713 Whitehorse Rd, Mont Albert VIC 3127
01.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Received numerous accolades from critics for creative dish presentations, elevating the restaurant''s reputation within the industry.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef
Vidici Restaurant
Gare De Australitz, Paris
05.2016 - 07.2018
- 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.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Education
Diploma In Customer Relationship -
Condorcet High School
2012
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Culinary expertise
- Food Prep Planning
- Kitchen Management
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Plating techniques
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Chef
Mister And Miss
01.2019 - Current
Chef
Vidici Restaurant
05.2016 - 07.2018
Diploma In Customer Relationship -
Condorcet High School