1. William “Bill” Westhoff
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5 Serene Bend, Atwell, Western Australia 6164
Mobile 0414 629 637
westhoffbill@yahoo.com
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2. Bill Westhoff
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I am seeking a full time and rewarding position within the food service industry that will
continue to utilise my special skills and give me the opportunity to contribute my
experience and trade knowledge.
I look forward to sharing my expertise with a company that values highly skilled personnel
and embrace any new opportunities it will present. I have extensive experience within the
military and civilian catering mining realms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Statement of Attainment for:
Advanced Certificate in Kitchen Management
Certificate in Advanced Cookery and Kitchen Supervision
Certificate IV in Business – Frontline Management
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
Certificate III in government
Gatekeepers suicide prevention course
Certificate of achievement and attainment in fire fighting equipment and extinguisher
Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence
Senior First Aid Certificate
MARCSTA Card
Blue Card
Police cleared
Statement of Attainment in:
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
Plan a series of training sessions
Plan and promote training program
Additional Achievements:
Year 10 English - VHA
Maths in Society – Sound
Certificate of Training – Subject 3 & 4 for Sergeant
Certificate of Training – Subject 1 & 4 for Corporal
Field Craft – Subject 1 for Corporal and Subject 1 for Sergeant
PERSONAL STRENGTHS:
• Extremely high knowledge of trade skills
• Good understanding of HACCP
• Good organisational abilities
• Always dependable
• Enjoys a challenge
• Well motivated and level headed
• Displays leadership skills
• Sets and maintains high standards
• Versatile and adaptable to change
• Shows flair and imagination
• Committed to providing high standards in all tasks undertake
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2011 - August 2016 Department of Corrections
Vocational Support Officer, (chef Instructor)- catering for prisoner’s dietary
requirements in a cook/ chill environment for numbers upwards of 700. Relief
supervisor as required; consisting of ordering, quality control and HACCP and food
star compliance.
Sept 2010 – 2011 (Chandler/McCloud)
QANTAS in flight catering (Perth) - relief chef.
Feb 2009 - Aug 2010 (Action Catering)
Head chef Forrestania Nickel Mine
Relief chef, breakfast chef, and
Head Chef Sinclair Nickel mine until (Contract ended Aug 10)
Sept 2008 - Jan 2009 Head Chef/chef
I was the head chef with Cater Care, located at the Airport village in Port Headland
from September until mid December 2008, at which time the site was closed. I
than undertook some Casual chef jobs around the Perth Metro area including the
Osborne Park Hospital.
1986-2009 Australian Defence Force – Army (discharged Mar 2010)
My career path has seen me progress to an Advanced level and presented
opportunities to practice my skills within diverse applications within the private
and Defence sector. I have seen service overseas in Afghanistan, Malaysia, and
Bougainville.
It has been said of me:
“More recently Bill and I have worked on various projects together where I have
found him to be a highly skilled and very talented Chef. Bill has always been
punctual and a responsible colleague to work with and is respectful of all people he
comes in contact with. I have found Bill to be a trustworthy business associate and
friend. He shows a high level of self-motivation and skill with regard to everything
that he attempts.”
“Bill Westhoff has demonstrated a high standard of skill and has executed his
functions with flair and imagination. He sets high standards for himself and his
team and provides guidance to ensure his standards are met. He is a well-liked
NCO and an asset to the unit.”
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As the Kitchen Manager / head chef my responsibilities have encompassed
such duties as:
• Catering and Logistics Management SOTG (Special Operations
Task Group) Afghanistan Jan – July 08
• Supervise the day-to-day Management, scheduling and functioning of kitchen
operations.
• Allocate duties – direct and supervise subordinates, 5 – 15 personnel in their
daily duties and responsibilities( military and civilian)
• Instruct personnel in the production of a variety of meals and/or food products.
• Work to budget constraints, and KPI targets.
• Instruct in Catering procedures, bulk cookery, and pastry work.
• Oversee and compile daily work sheets and monthly rosters.
• Administration duties.
• Order and control foodstuffs.
• Monitor wastage and the economic use and storage of food and supplies.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Supervise, control and co-ordinate the receiving, storage and rotations of
perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs.
• Assist and participate in all levels of continuation training.
• Maintain the serviceability and maintenance requirements of specialist
catering/kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all staff are aware of relevant work practices IAW and OH
S guidelines.
• Conduct other tasks and duties as directed by superiors.
Technical Expertise:
• Plan and control menu based catering, bulk cooking operations and food service
operations for:
 Meat cuts, Poultry and Game
 Bakery Products for Patisseries
 Pastries, Cakes and Gateaux
 Yeast Goods
 Stocks and Sauces
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 Vegetables, Eggs and Farinaceous foods
 Seafood
 Hot and Cold Desserts
 International Dishes
• Costing and Quotes for private and internal functions including;
 Dine in, Dine Out dinners
 Theme Nights
 Cocktail parties 120 – 180 for High Ranking Dignitaries and Ambassadors
 Weddings –one for 200 guests, others smaller
 Large Functions – buffets for up to 300, sit down dinners from 20 – 100
plus.
 Bulk cooking up to and including 2000 people
• Plan, prepare and compile daily menus.
• Plan and formulate menus for special activities/functions.
• Oversee the personnel who replenish and supervise all meal serving points.
• Scrutinise and inspect all work areas, departments and surrounds ensuring they
are maintained in a clean and hygienic state.
• Ensure the correct utilisation of leftover foodstuffs.
• Supervise, co-ordinate, monitor and assist in the preparation, cooking and
presentation of all types and styles of food service.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Overseas duty:
 Bougainville
 New Zealand
 Malaysia - Butterworth
 Afghanistan
 South Pacific
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
• Cycling
• Chess
• Gardening
• Snow skiing
• Fine Dining
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• Gym work
• Rock climbing
• Roller skating
AWARDS:
• AASM – Australian Active Service Medal
• Afghanistan Campaign medal (ICAT Clasp)
• NATO Medal
• ASM - Australian Service Medal (Bougainville & South Pacific)
• LSM -Defence Long Service Medal with clasp
• DFSM – Defence Force Service Medal
REFEREES:
Peter Scoles
Department of Corrections - Chef Supervisor
Telephone work: 94115300
Telephone mobile: 0416232445
Jayne Wann
Department of Corrections- Garments Supervisor
Telephone mobile 0477502375
Erwin Schick
Qantas Production Manager
Work 94778053
Mobile 0417 180 705
Erwinschick@qantas.com.au
Further confidential information available on request
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• Gym work
• Rock climbing
• Roller skating
AWARDS:
• AASM – Australian Active Service Medal
• Afghanistan Campaign medal (ICAT Clasp)
• NATO Medal
• ASM - Australian Service Medal (Bougainville & South Pacific)
• LSM -Defence Long Service Medal with clasp
• DFSM – Defence Force Service Medal
REFEREES:
Peter Scoles
Department of Corrections - Chef Supervisor
Telephone work: 94115300
Telephone mobile: 0416232445
Jayne Wann
Department of Corrections- Garments Supervisor
Telephone mobile 0477502375
Erwin Schick
Qantas Production Manager
Work 94778053
Mobile 0417 180 705
Erwinschick@qantas.com.au
Further confidential information available on request
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