Harwinder Kaur
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Touch of India
Brisbane, QLD
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared diverse menus featuring seasonal ingredients and culinary techniques.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace at all times.
- Implemented efficient cooking processes to optimize time and resource management.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Gamma Education & Training
Fortitude Valley, QLD Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Kitchen supervision
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Operations management
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Dish preparation
- Food plating and presentation
- Problem-solving
- Knife skills
- Food service operations
- Kitchen operations management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Utensils and equipment
- Kitchen management
- Stock ordering
- Cooking techniques
- Food cost analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Meal preparation
Certification
- Positive Skills Assessment (cookery)
Timeline
Chef
Touch of India
05.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Gamma Education & Training