GURINDERJIT SINGH ATWAL
Wallan,VIC
Summary
To be trusted in increasing responsibility and delivering outstanding results. Self- motivated professional with outstanding skills as Manager. Superior leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues. Quick learner, detail oriented and ability to adapt to new processes in limited period. Ability to Multitasking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF
THE VINES CAFE
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
CHEF
POST CAFE, HEIDELBERG
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen benches and equipment
- Setting of the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment like knives, pans
- Washing, cutting, chopping, and processing of raw ingredients
- Bulk preparation of sauces and other food items
- Preparation and cooking of meals
- Cook meal in a timely manner
- Delivering quality food service to customers
- Modify recipes as per customer demands and any dietary requirements like any foodallergies and food intolerance
- Excellent plate-presentation
- Managing complaints and providing spontaneous solutions
- Making influential and long-term customers for the café
- Developing new recipes as per industry trends
- Ensure industry compliance, and health and safety standards
- Stock-check and maintaining stock inventory
- Managing refrigerators and cool-room
- Storing food at the right temperature
- Rotating of stock as per FIFO
- Ensure quality in goods received from suppliers
- Assisting and training kitchen-team whenever required
- Making prep lists for kitchen-team
- Cleaning kitchen at the end of shift
Uber Partner
UBER
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and traffic laws while driving.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with passengers by providing friendly and professional service.
CHEF
SONGBIRD CAFÉ & LARDER, KINGLAKE RD, KINGLAKE
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Preparation and cooking of meals as per menu requirements
- Delivering quality food service to customers as per dietary requirements
- Training kitchen-staff
- Developing new recipes
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures
- Quality and quantity check.
Delivery Driver
Zoom
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
CHEF
YELLOW BIRD CAFE
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Preparation and cooking of meals
- Delivering quality food service to customers
- Stock-check and stock-ordering
- Managing complaints and providing with spontaneous solutions
- Making influential and long-term customers for the cafe by proving catering services
- Training kitchen-staff
- Developing new recipes
- Monitoring safety standards
- Quality and quantity check.
COOK
YELLOW BIRD CAFE
07.2016 - 11.2016
- CHAPEL, Measure and assemble ingredients for menu-items
- Stock-check and maintaining stock-inventory
- Storing food at right-temperature
- Rotating of stock as per FIFO
- Taking readings of refrigerators and freezers
- Cooling of cooked food in small batches and later packing them.
AUCTION ROOMS- KITCHEN HAND/COOK
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Cleaning and sanitising of kitchen benches and equipments
- Receive, lift, handle and store kitchen-deliveries
- Processing of raw-ingredients
- Helping chefs in preparation of bulk food items
- Retrieving food items as requested by chefs
- Wash dishes, pots and kitchen utensils
- Throw thrash-out
Education
Certificate III AND IV in Hospitality -
Diploma - Hospitality
Advance Diploma - Leadership and Management
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff-training
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Forecasting and Planning
- Supply Estimates
- Marketing Strategies
- Organization and Prioritization
- Valid Driver's License
- Satisfaction Monitoring
- Time Management
- Service Dispatching
- Customer Satisfaction
Additional Information
- SKILL ASSESSMENT , Certificate of skill assessment as Chef from Trade Recognition Australia (TRA)
Timeline
CHEF
THE VINES CAFE
07.2022 - Current
CHEF
POST CAFE, HEIDELBERG
01.2021 - 07.2022
CHEF
SONGBIRD CAFÉ & LARDER, KINGLAKE RD, KINGLAKE
11.2020 - 01.2021
Delivery Driver
Zoom
01.2018 - 12.2020
CHEF
YELLOW BIRD CAFE
11.2016 - 02.2020
COOK
YELLOW BIRD CAFE
07.2016 - 11.2016
Uber Partner
UBER
01.2016 - 12.2021
AUCTION ROOMS- KITCHEN HAND/COOK
05.2015 - 06.2016
Certificate III AND IV in Hospitality -
Diploma - Hospitality
Advance Diploma - Leadership and Management
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