Kieren Brown
Adelaide
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Fifo, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality through expert management and culinary skills. Specializes in food safety and sanitation, alongside fostering a positive team environment. Achieved significant reductions in food waste and consistently met diverse dietary needs, showcasing strong ingredient knowledge and customer service acumen.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Fifo
03.2021 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
Chef
Moo Moos Bar Grill
03.2020 - 03.2021
Chef
Cafe
01.2018 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Education
Tafe -
St Clair High
SydneySkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen operations
- Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Chef
Fifo
03.2021 - 03.2024
Chef
Moo Moos Bar Grill
03.2020 - 03.2021
Chef
Cafe
01.2018 - 03.2019
Tafe -
St Clair High
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