Gagandeep Kaur
Geraldton,WA
Summary
The chef is skilled at keeping the kitchen staff on task, and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction by creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Foreshore Hangout Lounge
Geraldton, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Cook
Smokin Grill and Burger Restaurant
Geraldton, WA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
Cook (Work Placement)
Skeetas Restaurant
Geraldton, WA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
Education
Cert 3, Cert 4 And Hospitality Management - Chef
Lead College
Perth, WA11-2022
Bachelor of Arts -
GNDU University
Amritsar Punjab04-2007
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Portion and cost control
- Stock ordering
- Time management
- Food presentation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Staff coordination
- Food inventories
- Kitchen management
- Regional cuisine expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Menu development
Timeline
Chef
The Foreshore Hangout Lounge
09.2022 - Current
Cook
Smokin Grill and Burger Restaurant
01.2022 - 09.2022
Cook (Work Placement)
Skeetas Restaurant
10.2021 - 12.2021
Cert 3, Cert 4 And Hospitality Management - Chef
Lead College
Bachelor of Arts -
GNDU University
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