Harpreet Kaur
Parrearra ,QLD
Summary
Creative and artistic professional with 5 years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced restaurant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
North Shore Tavern
Queensland
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Cook
curry bowl
04.2019 - Current
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Nursing Assistant
ENVIGOR
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Sandwich Artist
subway
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Discussed menu options with customers and offered suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales.
- Delivered superior customer service focused on quality and meeting customer needs.
- Trained sandwich artists to apply attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads using quality ingredients and tailored to customer requests.
- Prepared sandwiches using assortment of meats, veggies and other ingredients to meet customer specifications.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
Education
Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery
Gamma Education And Training
04.2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Gamma Education And Training
11.2022
Bachelor of Health Promotion
The University of Sunshine Coast
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Apex Training Institute
12.2020
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- New Recipe Creation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Portion Control
- Product Rotations
- Quality Inspections
- Plating and Presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Presentation
- Time Management
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Works Well Under Pressure
Timeline
Chef
North Shore Tavern
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
ENVIGOR
11.2020 - 11.2022
Sandwich Artist
subway
12.2019 - 10.2022
Cook
curry bowl
04.2019 - Current
Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery
Gamma Education And Training
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Gamma Education And Training
Bachelor of Health Promotion
The University of Sunshine Coast
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Apex Training Institute