INDIRA PATHAK
Mortdale,NSW
Summary
Proactive professional with more than 3 years of work experience and proven knowledge of food preparation, quality control and catering. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill commis chef roll at your company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef in Events and Banquets
Crown Sydney
12.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook
Eat Lebanese
Cronulla, NSW
11.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Trainee Chef
Masala Kitchen
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted executive chef in kitchen operations, food, and stock ordering
- Assisted with staff recruitment and training for kitchen stations and supporting roles
- Stocked the line and maintained sufficient levels of ingredients and supplies throughout busy dinner shifts
- Delegated tasks and oversaw work performed, addressing bottlenecks or underperforming stations
- Enforced sanitation practices to safeguard employees and patrons
- Coordinated kitchen workflows, fostering swift service and high-quality food preparation
- Prepared ingredients and cooked meals according to established recipes.
Room Attendant
Four Seasons Hotel
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeting guests and responding to queries
- Changing bed linen and making beds, replacing used towels and other bathroom amenities, such as shampoo and soap
- Record of accomplishment of maintaining rooms in a clean and presentable fashion
- Performed rotational deep cleaning room, lobbies, and other interior and outside areas
- Disinfected equipment and supplies used germicides and steam-operated sterilizers
- Replenished supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies and bathroom items.
Customer Service Cashier
Mcdonald
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored self-checkout stations to assist customers and ensure registers working appropriately
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Delivering fast, friendly, and accurate service to all customers
- Adhering to restaurant performance standards for crew stations and as per shift manager directions
- Following directions for the implementation of new products and procedure.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skyline International College
Sydney, NSW04.2023
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Skyline International College
Sydney, NSW09.2022
DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT -
Kueen's Institute
01.2019
Skills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Workplace health and safety
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Temperature Monitoring
- High hygienic standards
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Work under pressure
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food safety and sanitation
Personal Information
Title: Commis Chef
Timeline
Chef in Events and Banquets
Crown Sydney
12.2022 - Current
Cook
Eat Lebanese
11.2022 - 06.2023
Trainee Chef
Masala Kitchen
02.2021 - 12.2022
Room Attendant
Four Seasons Hotel
06.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Cashier
Mcdonald
04.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skyline International College
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Skyline International College
DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT -
Kueen's Institute