Dharamjot Kaur
Chef
Perth,WA
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Indian and little of Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sandrino Cafe And Pizzaria
Fremantle, WA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Chef
The George Perth
Perth, WA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- 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.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Volunteer Cook
PCEC
Perth, WA
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Silk Hospitality
Perth, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies and requested guest supplies.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Cleaned and stocked minibars with necessary beverages and supplies.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
Cleaning Supervisor
Demio
Fremental, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
- Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.
- Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
Cleaner
Virgin Airlines
Perth Airpot, WA
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
- Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Commercial Cleaner
Spotless Cleaners
Perth, WA
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Perth, WA08.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cokery
Stanley College
Perth, WA02.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cokery
Stanley College
Perth, WA08.2021
Diploma - Business
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA09.2018
Certificate IV - Teritary Prepration Programme
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA02.2017
Skills
- Forecasting and planning
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Vendor Relationships
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Special Events and Catering
- Instruction and Delegation
- Standards Compliance
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Guest Satisfaction
- Cooking and Baking
Timeline
Chef
Sandrino Cafe And Pizzaria
01.2022 - 05.2022
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Silk Hospitality
12.2021 - Current
Chef
The George Perth
05.2021 - 10.2021
Cleaning Supervisor
Demio
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer Cook
PCEC
11.2020 - 02.2021
Cleaner
Virgin Airlines
01.2018 - 03.2022
Commercial Cleaner
Spotless Cleaners
01.2017 - 03.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Certificate IV - Commercial Cokery
Stanley College
Certificate III - Commercial Cokery
Stanley College
Diploma - Business
Edith Cowan University
Certificate IV - Teritary Prepration Programme
Edith Cowan University
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