Harpreet Kaur
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Driven and collaborative culinary professional with a proven track record at "Aarth Cafe and Restaurant", excelling in fast-paced environments. Skilled in menu planning and allergen awareness, and significantly reduced food waste while enhancing customer satisfaction through creative food presentation and exceptional service. Expert in cooking techniques and fostering team unity, also consistently deliver high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Cafe
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
Chef
Aarth Cafe and Restaurent
02.2023 - 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Cook
Aarth Cafe and Restaurant
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Achieved cost efficiency by implementing effective budgeting and resource allocation strategies in the kitchen.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [breakfast and lunch] environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Macallan College
Brisbane, QLD10.2022
Certificate III And Certificate IV - Hospitality OR Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
Brisbane, QLD04.2022
Skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team Player
- Cash Handling
- Opening and closing duties
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Effective Communications
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion and cost control
- Menu Planning
Additional Information
Reference:
Head chef/owner- Santosh(+61 433 031 131)
Timeline
Barista
Cafe
12.2023 - Current
Chef
Aarth Cafe and Restaurent
02.2023 - Current
Cook
Aarth Cafe and Restaurant
10.2020 - 01.2023
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Macallan College
Certificate III And Certificate IV - Hospitality OR Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
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