Alvin Anthony Archer

Experienced and versatile hospitality professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience across kitchens, customer service, and team leadership roles. Known for strong work ethic, adaptability, and a calm presence under pressure. Passionate about food quality, cleanliness, and supporting high-performing teams.

• Commis Chef, Blue Arrow Recruiting, Cambridge, U.K., 04/01/25, 03/31/26, Casual Employment, Prep work across multiple kitchen stations, Plating high volume banquet orders, Limited short order cooking
• Commis Chef, Pancakes in Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia, 08/01/23, 04/30/25, Casual Employment, Prep work across multiple kitchen stations, Short-order cooking on grill and poaching stations, Daily and weekly cleaning tasks, Coaching junior chefs and supporting kitchen hands
• Demi Chef / Kitchen Hand, Nonna’s Italian, Harbour Town, Australia, 11/01/21, 03/31/23, Frying and grill station training, Assisted in preparing stocks, soups, and sauces, Maintained a clean, sanitised kitchen environment, Worked extended hours during peak holiday periods
• Demi Chef, CSI Southport, Southport, Australia, 08/01/21, 05/31/22, Casual, Operated pizza dough roller and worked pizza station independently, Prepared plated meals for events, Assisted with scheduled cleaning and front-of-house needs
• Demi Chef, The Expressionist, Melbourne, Australia, 01/01/21, 07/31/21, Casual Employment, Cold larder breakfast station prep, Maintained organization of dry store and cool room, Monitored and stored fresh produce properly
• Mine Site Utility Worker, Hays Recruitment, SA Remote Sites, Australia, 08/01/19, 10/31/20, Contract Position, Supported food service for 2,500 guests per mealtime, Performed food prep, portioning, and equipment cleaning, Assisted with groundskeeping, housekeeping, and bar duties
• Potato Harvester, M.K & C.M McKenna, Tasmania, Australia, 03/01/19, 05/31/19, Seasonal Work, Fast-paced produce sorting and machine maintenance
• Farm Hand, Biofarms Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia, 11/01/18, 03/31/19, Seasonal Work, Harvested and maintained various crops in outdoor conditions
• Assistant Manager, Mad Monkey Backpackers, Sydney, Australia, 06/01/18, 10/31/18, Full-time Temporary Role, Managed reception, guest safety, and team training, Handled inquiries across in-person, phone, and email channels
• Demi Chef, Gusto 101, Toronto, Canada, 01/01/17, 12/31/18
• Line Cook, Gabby’s & Firkin Pubs, Toronto, Canada, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
• Assistant Manager, The Chesterford Group, Cambridge, UK, 01/01/08, 12/31/16