I am a chef looking for work in the Darwin area. I have a working holiday visa, leting me work fore a maximum of 6 months in one employment. I would like toi stay as long as i can. Please look over my CV and dont hesitate to call.
Emma Stevens
Chef
DOB -18/07/1986
Tell No - 0411739608
E-Mail – emmastevens32@hotmail.co.uk
Personal statement
I have been travelling in Australia now since the 5th June this year. I plan to work and see as much of Australia as I can within my 1 year working holiday visa. I am looking for work as a chef, cook or pastry chef within the Darwin area. I believe myself to be a hard working, punctual team player. I would enjoy being part of your team.
Experience
Chalet chef – Scott Dunn
Winter 2007/2008
Winter 2008/2009
I spent two winters working in luxury alpine chalets in St Anton Austria for chalet company Scott. www.scottdunn.com
Patisserie chef – Saveurs
May 2008 – November 2008
I worked in a patisserie shop in Devon, England for 6 months as 2nd chef. Here I advanced my bread and patisserie skills. Working with a French pasty chef was a really good experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. www.saveurs.co.uk
2nd Pastry chef – South Lodge Hotel
January 2006 - November 2007
At the South Lodge Hotel in West Sussex UK I worked in a team of 4 pastry chefs. The restaurant held 3 rosettes and was going for a fourth rosette and a Michelin star. I was responsible for day to day organisation of the section, menu planning and other members of the team. I loved my work, being part of a large team and producing fine dining standard desserts. www.southlodgehotel.co.uk
Pastry chef – Bovey Castle Hotel
July 2004 – January 2006
At Bovey Castle on Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England I started off as 2nd chef working my way up to 1st during my employment. The restaurant within the hotel held 1 rosette. I was responsible for all the menu planning of the section whilst I was 1st chef and supervised the other pastry chef in the team. www.boveycastle.com
Trainee pastry chef – Dart Marina Hotel
June 2001 – July 2004
I started my catering career in this 4 star hotel in Dartmouth, Devon, England. Here I started at the bottom working on all kitchen sections settling on the pastry section. At this time I attended college at the same time as working full time. www.dartmarina.com
Qualifications
NVQ 3 patisserie and confectionary
NVQ 2 and 3 general food preparation and cookery
Basic and Intermediate food hygiene
