- Gardening
- Food Tourism
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Animal Care
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Jaide Ericson
Happy Valley
Summary
High-performing Chef offering many years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Experienced with managing high-pressure environments.
Attention to detail and a passion for achieving the best possible result in all required tasks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
C.R.E.A.M
03.2020 - 07.2025
- Led culinary team in menu development and execution for high-volume service.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations across all kitchen operations.
- Streamlined kitchen processes, reducing prep time while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen staff.
Manager
Hilltop Pizzeria
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing workforce allocation during peak hours.
Rockit Cafe and Catering
Owner
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Chef
Sammy's Italian Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Trained new chefs in preparation techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Education
Certificate IV in Cookery (Qualified Chef)
Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NT01-2013
Skills
- Schedule management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Supply maintenance
- Customer communication
- Work prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Problem identification
Interests
Timeline
Head Chef
C.R.E.A.M
03.2020 - 07.2025
Manager
Hilltop Pizzeria
04.2018 - 08.2023
Rockit Cafe and Catering
Owner
12.2016 - 03.2018
Chef
Sammy's Italian Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2018
Certificate IV in Cookery (Qualified Chef)
Charles Darwin University