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Jai Pembert

476 Darcy Lane
Cob Coast QLD 4444

Mobile: 0455 555 555
Email: jai@email.com

Summary

With over seven years experience in the industry, I have never been more dedicated and passionate about producing high quality, creative and innovative dishes for the Australian public.

Education

Southbank TAFE

Brisbane QLD

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Graduated: 2003

Garrick High School

Cob Coast QLD

Queensland Certificate of Education

Graduated: 1999

Employment History

Jan 2007 – Sep 2009: Sous Chef
The French Brasserie

London, UK

Responsibilities

Supervised a team of 25 in a busy kitchen
Managed food preparation processes
Managed all team tasks
Allocated duties and meal orders
Coordinated with front-of-house staff
Checked garnishes and meal presentation
Checked and maintained stock levels
Helped manage all staff rosters
Assisted the head chef de cuisine with menu planning, budgets and wine selection

Achievements

Second-in-charge for catering for an event at Buckingham Palace
Restructured the food prep system which resulted in a more efficient production line

Jun 2003 – Dec 2006: Apprentice chef (later promoted to chef de partie in March 2006)
Scales Seafood Restaurant

Southbank, QLD

Responsibilities

Shadowed different chefs de partie to learn about each station of the kitchen
Cooked meals, entrees, snacks and desserts
Prepared sauces
Talked with head chef about supplies and menu options
Talked with waiters about different specials
Checked stock levels

Achievements

Second place in the Restaurant and Catering Association Apprentice Chef Cookery Competition

Mar 2000 – Mar 2003: Apprentice chef
Thyme Australian Restaurant

South Gabba, QLD

Responsibilities

Made sure all stations in the kitchen were clear and up to OH&S standard
Cleaned kitchen
Stored food
Chopped all vegetables for prep
Checked food expiry dates and discarded any outdated food
Put into practice any skills learned in class
Helped with all garnishes
Washed pots and pans

Qualifications/Certifications

Jan 2004 – Senior First Aid Certificate

Mar 2004 – Responsible Service of Alcohol

Skills

Category	Name	Proficiency	Yrs experience	Last Used	Value
Language	French	Intermediate	8 yrs	< 12 months

Interests

Travelling the world and preparing amazing food
French cookery techniques
Experiencing different cultures
Spending time at the beach

References

Tom Hendi – Head chef and mentor
Scales Seafood Restaurant
(07) 66 222 222
Email: Hendi@email.com
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Eve Devereux – Restaurant Owner
The French Brasserie
Email: eve@email.com
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