Arun Kumar Merugu
Onslow,Australia
Summary
A true professional with expertise spanning 3years of experience in the restaurant industry in various roles, including Catering Cook and Bulk Cooking. Dedicated food service professional, well-versed in food and beverage operations, and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events, intimate gourmet dining, and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator, successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook ( Position FullTime )
Onslow Super Market
09.2022 - Current
- Developed recipes for a variety of bakery items, such as cakes, pastries and breads.
- Managed staff by providing guidance, training, and feedback.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies when necessary.
- Assisted with catering events, including setup, decoration, and presentation of desserts.
- Evaluated existing recipes for potential improvements or cost savings.
- Developed menus, planned and ordered food supplies, and monitored budget for catering events.
- Maintained accurate records related to food purchases and expenses associated with each catering event.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment used during catered functions.
- Inspected kitchens before and after each event to ensure cleanliness was maintained throughout the duration of a function.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Roadhouse Cook ( Position Casual )
Sri Laxmi Narsimha Pvt Ltd.
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Always maintained clean and organized work areas to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Followed recipes and portioning control guidelines to prepare food items.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Salford College
Adelaide, SA01.2023
Cert III & Certificate IV Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Salford College
Adelaide, SA05.2021
Skills
- Standardized Recipes
- Cleaning Practices
- Vendor Relationships
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Large-Scale Events Planning
- Proper Food Storage
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Dish preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Purchasing
- Pantry restocking
- Sauce preparation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Knife use
- Budgeting and cost control
- Menu Planning
- Food Storage
Certification
- RSA Certificate
- Approved Manager Certificate
- Food Handling Certificate
Accomplishments
Achieved Council Appreciation letter through effectively helping CFS for Emergency Meals for Bush fire service 45 days in Elliston South Australia.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook ( Position FullTime )
Onslow Super Market
09.2022 - Current
Roadhouse Cook ( Position Casual )
Sri Laxmi Narsimha Pvt Ltd.
09.2019 - 03.2022
- RSA Certificate
- Approved Manager Certificate
- Food Handling Certificate
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Salford College
Cert III & Certificate IV Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Salford College
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