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Garima Sanan

Wollert,VIC

Summary

Adept Head Chef with a proven track record at Appret, I excel in menu development and team leadership, showcasing my ambition and team-working skills. Leveraging my quick learning ability, I've successfully enhanced kitchen efficiency and profitability by implementing strategic cost-control measures, achieving a significant reduction in waste without compromising quality.

Currently looking forward for a career change, want to work as an individual support worker and help elderly with their daily life activities and show compassion towards them and provide the best that I can or I am capable in their best interests.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Appret
Doreen, Vic
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
  • Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
  • Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, menu pricing changes., making recommendations as needed.

Trainee

Arcare
Reservoir, Vic
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of meals for clients according to individual dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, medications administered and any changes in client behaviour or health status.
  • Transported elderly individuals safely between their homes and medical appointments.
  • "Through my experience in aged care, I've gained a deeper understanding of the importance of personalized support, recognizing that each individual has unique needs, preferences, and life experiences that shape the care they require.

Chef

Deloraine
Greensborough, Vic
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Prepared food as per dietary requirements, allergies.
  • Complying with all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
  • Handling food according to food safety plans and Aged Care Nutrition and Hydration requirements.
  • Maintaining health and hygiene standards.
  • Preparing special diet meals, as instructed.

Sous Chef

The Butler's Pantry
Rowville, Vic
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.

Chef

Eating house
Rowville, Vic
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing And Disability) - Aging And Disability

Spes Education
Melbourne, VIC
10-2024

Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
07-2022

Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
12-2021

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Team worker
  • Ambitious
  • Quick Leaner
  • Compassionate towards my work
  • Responsible towards my job and duties
  • Reliable
  • Always ready for on job new challenges and working towards them with a positive approach and mindset

Timeline

Trainee

Arcare
05.2024 - 05.2024

Head Chef

Appret
10.2023 - 09.2024

Sous Chef

The Butler's Pantry
09.2022 - 10.2023

Chef

Eating house
02.2022 - 09.2022

Chef

Deloraine
12.2021 - 01.2024

Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing And Disability) - Aging And Disability

Spes Education

Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology

Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Angad Australian Institute of Technology

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