Harmandeep Kaur
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Spicy Bite Fusion, showcasing expertise in kitchen management and meal preparation. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize kitchen workflows, underpinned by strong team collaboration and exceptional food plating skills. Achieved consistent on-time service, highlighting both hard and soft skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Spicy Bite Fusion
Cairns, QLD
05.2024 - Current
- Preparing and cooking various Indian dishes in tandoor.
- Monitoring cooking times and temperatures to ensure dishes are cooked properly.
- Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows.
Chef
Indian Brothers
Cairns, QLD
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Chef
Unique Indian Cuisine
Cairns, QLD
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.
Team Member
Unique Indian Cuisine
Cairns, QLD
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Frontier Education
Cairns, QLD11.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Frontier Education
Cairns, QLD07.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian College Of Trade(ACOT)
Melbourne, VIC07.2021
Skills
- Operating and maintaining tandoor oven
- Culinary techniques
- Communication
- Kitchen Management
- Team management
- Meal Preparation
- Food plating and presentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Spicy Bite Fusion
05.2024 - Current
Chef
Indian Brothers
09.2023 - 04.2024
Chef
Unique Indian Cuisine
06.2023 - 09.2023
Team Member
Unique Indian Cuisine
12.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Frontier Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Frontier Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian College Of Trade(ACOT)