Amandeep Kaur
Oakleigh,VIC
Summary
Accomplished at Morrisjones Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, adept in kitchen management and food safety, showcasing exceptional knife skills and team leadership. Elevated kitchen efficiency and food presentation standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ability to work under pressure and work with team to create and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and attractive selection of meals. Entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative. record in enhancing team performance and culinary excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Morrisjones Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Windsor, VIC
12.2021 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Managed inventory efficiently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing spoilage or waste.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Cook
Highway Eats
Narre Warren, VIC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Work Based Training
Theobroma Chocolate Lounge
Narre Warren, VIC
04.2021 - 07.2021
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Flagstaff, VIC07.2022
Skills
- Team Management
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Garnishing Techniques
- Plating and presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Frying techniques
- Roasting methods
- Sanitation Practices
- Nutrition Principles
- Allergen awareness
- Counter sanitization
- Fish cookery
- Meat Cookery
- Steaming methods
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Kitchen Management
- Safety Management
- Order delivery practices
- Seafood Preparation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Certification
Certificate 3 in commercial cookery
Certificate 4 in commercial cookery
Certificate of skill assessment by TRA
Languages
Hindi & Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
Morrisjones Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
12.2021 - Current
Cook
Highway Eats
08.2021 - 11.2021
Work Based Training
Theobroma Chocolate Lounge
04.2021 - 07.2021
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Angad Australian Institute of Technology