INDU BALA
Eagleby,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at River Road Tavern, excelling in kitchen organization and team management. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, alongside effective staff training. Skilled in knife techniques and kitchen staff management, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
River Road Tavern
06.2024 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods and working under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Sous Chef
Cafe 63
09.2021 - 06.2024
- 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.
Chef
Palms Indian Kitchen
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- I worked in curry section and Tandoor and worked in under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Commis Chef
The Little Spoon Co.
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
American College
Brisbane11.2022
Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
American College
Brisbane03.2022
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Application
Lovely Professional University
India06.2018
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Team Management
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Stock making
- Portion standards
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training
Timeline
Chef De Partie
River Road Tavern
06.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Cafe 63
09.2021 - 06.2024
Chef
Palms Indian Kitchen
08.2020 - 03.2022
Commis Chef
The Little Spoon Co.
08.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
American College
Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
American College
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Application
Lovely Professional University
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