Gurpreet Kaur
Kings Park,NSW
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at The Kulcha House, specializing in menu development and kitchen operations management. Excelled in creating signature dishes and enhancing food and beverage pairings, leading to a significant improvement in customer satisfaction. Skilled in mentoring staff and streamlining pantry restocking, embodying leadership and culinary innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Kulcha House
Liverpool, NSW
06.2021 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- 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.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- 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.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Education
Certificate 3 & 4 - Commercial Cookery
AIBT
Blacktown, NSW04-2022
Master of Science - Information Technology
Baring Union Christian College
Batala, Punjab (India)05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Baring Union Christian College
Batala, Punjab (India)04-2013
High School Diploma -
Des Raj DAV Senior Secondary Public School
Batala, Punjab (India)03-2010
High School Diploma -
Des Raj DAV Senior Secondary Public School
Batala, Punjab (India)03-2008
Skills
- Menu development
- Food and beverage pairing
- Signature dish creation
- Pantry restocking
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen operations management
Timeline
Chef
The Kulcha House
06.2021 - Current
Certificate 3 & 4 - Commercial Cookery
AIBT
Master of Science - Information Technology
Baring Union Christian College
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Baring Union Christian College
High School Diploma -
Des Raj DAV Senior Secondary Public School
High School Diploma -
Des Raj DAV Senior Secondary Public School
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