Arashdeep Kaur
Mannum,SA
Summary
Passionate Chef with a proven track record at Punjabi Restaurant Murraylands, excelling in food safety and effective communications. Skilled in allergen awareness and cooking techniques, I significantly reduced food waste and mentored staff, ensuring high-quality, customized meals that met diverse dietary needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Punjabi Restaurant Murraylands
04.2024 - Current
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef
Mannum Hungry House
03.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Education
Diploma of Commercial Cookery -
Adelaide College of Technical Education
Adelaide, SA03.2021
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Knife Skills
Cooking techniques
Food quality
Effective Communications
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Allergen awareness
Staff Coordination
Portion and cost control
Vegetarian Cooking
Garnishing Techniques
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Timeline
Chef
Punjabi Restaurant Murraylands
04.2024 - Current
Chef
Mannum Hungry House
03.2023 - 04.2024
Diploma of Commercial Cookery -
Adelaide College of Technical Education
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