Jashanpreet Jashanpreet
Truganina,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Kasba Indian Restaurant, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu planning and high-quality meal preparation. Skilled in collaborating with teams to streamline operations and reduce food waste, while maintaining strict sanitation standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kasba Indian Restaurant
Truganina
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared traditional Indian dishes following authentic recipes and techniques.
- Managed food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service efficiency.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation methods and restaurant standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Led kitchen team during peak service hours, ensuring high-quality food delivery under pressure.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall kitchen workflow and productivity.
- 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.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne, VIC05.2023
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne, VIC12.2022
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Kasba Indian Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education