Amandeep Kaur Virk
23 Prince Andrew Avenue
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering 2 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
HUGO DINING
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Cook/Chef
Pizza E Vino
06.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Sunshine College of Management
Melbourne, VIC05.2022
Certificate IV in Cookery -
Sunshine College Of Management
Melbourne, VIC10.2021
Certificate III in Cookery -
Sunshine College of Management
Melbourne, VIC03.2021
Diploma - Diploma of Business
Lennox College
Melbourne, VIC09.2019
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Grilling Techniques
- Frying techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Staff Coordination
- Menu Planning
Languages
English
Professional Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
HUGO DINING
02.2023 - Current
Cook/Chef
Pizza E Vino
06.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Sunshine College of Management
Certificate IV in Cookery -
Sunshine College Of Management
Certificate III in Cookery -
Sunshine College of Management
Diploma - Diploma of Business
Lennox College
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