Harmandeep Kaur
Balgal Beach,WA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
CROWN CONSERVATORY
06.2022 - Current
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Commis Chef
Desi Dhaba
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - CERT-III AND CERT-IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
Australian Business And Culinary Institute
Melbourne, VIC01.2022
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Budgeting
- Food plating and presentation
- Food inventories
- Fine-dining expertise
- Workflow Optimization
- Sanitation guidelines
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food Preparation
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
- FIRST AID AND CPR
- WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
Timeline
Cook
CROWN CONSERVATORY
06.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
Desi Dhaba
08.2019 - 07.2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management - CERT-III AND CERT-IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
Australian Business And Culinary Institute
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