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Harmanpeet Kaur

Dandenong,VIC

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record at Pops Cafe, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food quality and kitchen management. Mastered knife skills and effective communication, ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation. Achieved significant reductions in food waste, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to culinary excellence. Personable and creative individual with passion for culinary arts, committed to delivering high-quality dishes and memorable dining experiences. Possesses foundational culinary techniques and skills in kitchen safety, hygiene, and food preparation. Aims to bring innovative flavors and efficient service to create positive impact in any culinary setting. Offering solid foundation in culinary principles and strong desire to excel in kitchen environment. Brings understanding of basic cooking techniques and ability to follow recipes precisely, ensuring consistency and quality. Ready to use and develop skills in menu planning and ingredient sourcing in this role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Pops Cafe
03.2024 - Current
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.

Kitchen Hand

Dosa Plaza
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery

Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC
09.2024

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food presentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications
  • Kitchen Operations

Languages

English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef

Pops Cafe
03.2024 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Dosa Plaza
04.2019 - 04.2021

Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery

Australian College of Trade
Harmanpeet Kaur