Dinesh Hada

• Monitoring and supporting residents to meet their individual dietary needs.
• Check and follow each residents dietary plan.
• Plan and preparing nutritious meals as per the requirement like soft , minced and pureed.
• Follow dietitian and healthcare team instruction regarding special diet (e.g. diabetic, gluten free,high protein).
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen all times.
• Follow food safety standards (HACCP) and aged care regulations.
• Ensure correct food storage, labeling and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Complete daily temperature checks of food, fridges and freezers.
• Ordering and food cost control.

• Food preparation n& Cooking
• Organise mise en Place to ensure smooth service
• Supervise and guide commis chefs and kitchen assistants
• Work. closely with the sous chef and headchef to deliver high quality service
• support training and development of junior staff
• provide input and feedback to improve receipes and kitchen operations
• Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals that meet residents dietary requirements including texture, modified diets ( Soft, Mince and Puree)
• Ensure meals are appealing, well presented and served at the correct temperature.

cater for cultural, religious and personal food preferences.

• Dietary and Nutritional care
• Food Safety &Compliance
• Teamwork and supervision
• Menu planning and collaboration
• Managing stock levels, place food orders and minimize wastage

• Ensuring residents dietary requirements for residents
• communicate changes in dietary needs to the kitchen and care team
• Monitor food and fluid intake and report concern to RN
• Check the freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Develop recipes and determine how to present dishes.
• Plan menus and ensure the quality of meals.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.

• Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

• Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
• Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
• Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.

• 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.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

• 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.