Harpal Singh
Sunshine,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated Chef with a proven track record of maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced kitchen environments. Strong expertise in menu development, signature dish creation, and resource management. Excellent communication and staff coordination abilities, ensuring exceptional customer service experience. Proficient in pantry restocking, vendor relations, and food safety and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHEF
Tandoori flame
Sunshine, Australia
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment
- Performed prep work such as chopping vegetables or marinating meats prior to service hours
- Labeled and stored raw food ingredients in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, or freezer
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Created lists for kitchen personnel for daily food preparation tasks
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage and use of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Adapted quickly when presented with changes in orders or unexpected requests from customers
- Improved food quality and consistency by creating new, diverse recipes
- Managed kitchen staff in order to ensure food safety standards were met at all times
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to provide exceptional customer service experience
- Planned and prepared menus for a variety of events, utilizing seasonal ingredients and catering to dietary restrictions
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding storage temperatures, labeling and portion control
- Trained and managed line cooks in the execution of all dishes
- Created cost effective menu items while maintaining quality standards
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste through careful planning of meals served
- Developed recipes that were creative, innovative and visually appealing
- Inspected deliveries upon arrival for quality assurance before accepting goods into inventory
- Prepared weekly schedules for kitchen staff based on projected sales volume
- Developed relationships with vendors to source fresh produce, proteins and specialty items
CHEF
Desi hut
Sunshine, Australia
07.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
- Pantry restocking
- Vendor Relations
- Business Management
- Purchasing
- Staff Coordination
- Meal Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Menu development
- Signature dish creation
- Resource Management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Seafood Preparation
- Food quality
- Food Service Operations
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Food Storage
- Recipe Development
- Vegan cooking
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Food Prep Planning
Certification
- Job ready certificate
- Employment certificate
References
- CHARANJIT SINGH, Tandoori Flame,manager, (045) 912-1917, Info@tandooriflamescoolum.com.au
- ROOPJINDER SINGH, Tandoori Flames, chef, (047) 495-5790, Info@tandooriflame.com.au
Timeline
CHEF
Tandoori flame
01.2022 - 08.2024
CHEF
Desi hut
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Job ready certificate
- Employment certificate