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Gurman Singh

Summary

Well-rounded Chef offering more than 3 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

The coffee club
Karingal, Vic
10.2024 - Current
  • Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
  • Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
  • Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
  • Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.

Chef

EUGENES CAFE
Wantirna, Victoria
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.

Food Service Assistant

VILLAGE GLEN AGED CARE RESIDENTS
Rosebud, VICTORIA
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • 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.

Security Guard

MONJON SECURITY
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.

Cook

BELLS HOTEL
South Melbourne, Victoria
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
  • Received, rotated and replenished kitchen stock for team members.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Readied vegetables and garnishes for meals.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022

Diploma in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT
Melbourne
06.2022

Certificate II in Security Operations -

Knights College
Melbourne
03.2021

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Pantry restocking
  • Staff Coordination
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Cost Control
  • The ability to choose appropriate ingredients and food presentation abilities
  • Ability to anticipate client tastes and preferences
  • Willingness to learn and improve continuosly

Timeline

Head Chef

The coffee club
10.2024 - Current

Chef

EUGENES CAFE
11.2022 - 05.2024

Food Service Assistant

VILLAGE GLEN AGED CARE RESIDENTS
01.2022 - 07.2022

Security Guard

MONJON SECURITY
01.2022 - 06.2022

Cook

BELLS HOTEL
11.2019 - 03.2022

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT

Diploma in Commercial Cookery -

AIIT

Certificate II in Security Operations -

Knights College
Gurman Singh