NAVDEEP KAUR
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Resourceful Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in menu planning, inventory management, and health code compliance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Little Growling Cafe
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and prepared daily breakfast and lunch menus for a busy café serving over 100 customers daily.
- Created original dishes for breakfast specials using seasonal ingredients, maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.
- Handled meal prep, cooking, and plating in an open kitchen, directly interacting with customers.
- Worked closely with the café manager to streamline kitchen operations.
- Ensured food safety compliance and managed inventory to minimize waste.
Kitchen Hand
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist in food preparation by chopping, slicing, and measuring ingredients for Indian dishes.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness by washing dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Ensure that all food is stored correctly to maintain quality and hygiene.
- Help chefs during the cooking process by organizing ingredients and setting up cooking stations.
- Operate kitchen machinery such as slicers, mixers, and dishwashers.
- Support in stock rotation and inventory management.
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities in a busy Indian restaurant setting.
Education
Certificate iv -
commercial cookery
05.2025
Certificate iii -
commercial cookery
Skills
- Breakfast and lunch service
- Italian cuisine
- Traditional dishes
- Knife skills
- Ingredient prep
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Sanitation standards
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Kitchen operations
- Health code adherence
Timeline
Cook
Little Growling Cafe
06.2022 - Current
Kitchen Hand
01.2021 - 03.2022
Certificate iv -
commercial cookery
Certificate iii -
commercial cookery