Ken Austin Poche
Hobart Tazmania
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Frangos Chicken Portuguese Cuisine
Sydney
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment to promote efficiency and safety.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines for safe handling and storage of ingredients, minimizing risk of contamination.
- Evaluated prepared dishes for flavor, texture, and presentation to uphold quality standards before serving to customers.
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Peanut Asian Restaurant
Sydney
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared diverse Asian dishes following restaurant recipes and standards to ensure consistent quality.
- Executed daily food prep tasks, including chopping vegetables and marinating proteins, to support timely meal service.
Cook and Front of the House Member
Chowon Korean BBQ and Omakase
Sydney
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Provided menu information and answered guest inquiries promptly.
Kitchen Hand
Madhouse Bakehouse
Sydney
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Prepared ingredients for baking and cooking tasks daily.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas consistently.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and plating during busy shifts.
Education
Diploma in Hospital Management -
KINGSFORD ACADEMY
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIACertification in Kitchen Management -
KINGSFORD ACADEMY
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIABachelor of Science - Psychology
First City Providential College
PhilippinesSkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Recipe execution
- Customer service
Certification
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
Timeline
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Frangos Chicken Portuguese Cuisine
07.2025 - 03.2026
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Peanut Asian Restaurant
06.2025 - 09.2025
Cook and Front of the House Member
Chowon Korean BBQ and Omakase
10.2024 - 04.2025
Kitchen Hand
Madhouse Bakehouse
03.2024 - 05.2024
Diploma in Hospital Management -
KINGSFORD ACADEMY
Certification in Kitchen Management -
KINGSFORD ACADEMY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
First City Providential College