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Harshpreet Kaur

Riverside,TAS

Summary

Dynamic, resourceful and skilled cook with seven months of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality focused and efficient cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy. Fast paced kitchen looking for challenging role in culinary management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service

Bp
10.2023 - Current
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy by staying up-to-date on product pricing changes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Chef

The Prickly Catcus
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Demi Chef de Partie

Tassie Tiger Mole Creek
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Implemented new cooking techniques after attending industry seminars and workshops, elevating the overall quality of dishes served.
  • Handled catering orders efficiently while maintaining focus on regular restaurant operations as well as special events menus planning.
  • Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality dishes during high-volume service periods.
  • Consistently followed recipes accurately while also adding personal touches when appropriate to enhance flavor profiles.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Reduced food waste by creatively repurposing ingredients and tracking inventory closely.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Chef/Cook Supervisor

Trinity Manor Care
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce food and labor costs.
  • Provided daily guidance and direction for staff to ensure quality service and food standards.
  • Maintained inventory and ordering of food and supplies to ensure quality and freshness.
  • Mentored, trained, and supervised production staff in all kitchen operations.
  • Monitored food production to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Assist in locating information as required by any third party auditing bodies, including Accreditation Agency and Local Authorities.
  • Undertake necessary tasks as advised by your manager, including supervision of Catering Team Members when undertaking the relief Chef Manager role.
  • Assist in orientation and undertaking buddy shifts with new employees to ensure their understanding of food services standards, shift work flows and routines to be adhered to.
  • Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers courteously, listening to them when they express their individual requirements and personal tastes, and accommodating reasonable requests.

Skills

  • Excellent knife handling skills
  • Understanding of menu and recipe development techniques
  • Focused and disciplined
  • High volume production capability
  • Focus on portion and cost control
  • Bilingual (Punjabi, Hindi, English)
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Reliable team worker
  • Excellent multitasker
  • Engaging personality
  • Comfortable standing for long time periods
  • Neat clean and professional appearances

Start Immediately

True

Availability

Monday to Sunday (anytime)

References

Available on request

Timeline

Customer Service

Bp
10.2023 - Current

Chef

The Prickly Catcus
11.2022 - 03.2024

Demi Chef de Partie

Tassie Tiger Mole Creek
08.2022 - 01.2023

Chef/Cook Supervisor

Trinity Manor Care
11.2019 - 07.2022

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