Jasmeet Kaur
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian and more specific Australian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational competent skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Southern Cross Care
07.2021 - Current
- In Production Kitchen (Glenara Lakes, Southern Cross Care) (TAS) Current
- Cooking food in bulk for around 200 residents per day
- Working with Combi ovens, Blast Chiller
- Manage kitchen stocks
- Prepare daily pastry and bakery requirements as per the menu
Chef/FSA
Calvary Care Aged Care
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Catering Assistant FSA
Riverlea, BlueCross
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Serving all residents meals and snacks
- Clearing down of dining areas
- Washing dishes in main kitchen and plating meals
- Setup dining area
- Setup table/trolley for serving food
- Serve tea/coffee to residents
Assistant Chef, Cook, Line Cook
Vibrante Restaurant And Bar
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
Breakfast and Assistant Cook
Hotel Mantra
10.2019 - 02.2020
- With 3+ years of experience in Italian restaurant with up to 300 seats
- Managed & checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients and ensuring utmost quality of work
- Work in sauce, grill, fryer, salad, and pizza station with expertise in cooking seafood and poultry
- Breakfast and, , Epping) (Melbourne), Had completed WBT as a cook in great ambience and responsible for morning buffet service.
Education
Ceertificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC04.2020
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
AAPOLY
12.2020
Diploma in Hospitality And Management - Hospitality and Management
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC02.2021
Adv. Diploma in Hospitality And Management - Hospitality
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC06.2021
Skills
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Special Events and Catering
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Dietary Restrictions
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Waste Control
Certification
- Job Ready certification awarded by Trade Recognition Australia
- Working with Vulnerable and Children check
Additional Information
Luke Fisher (Catering manager)
Southern Cross Care 0459129776
Angrej Sandhu (Head chef)
Vibrante restaurant and bar 0404691005
Timeline
Chef/FSA
Calvary Care Aged Care
04.2022 - 02.2024
Chef
Southern Cross Care
07.2021 - Current
Catering Assistant FSA
Riverlea, BlueCross
07.2020 - 07.2021
Breakfast and Assistant Cook
Hotel Mantra
10.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Chef, Cook, Line Cook
Vibrante Restaurant And Bar
04.2018 - 07.2021
Ceertificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
AAPOLY
Diploma in Hospitality And Management - Hospitality and Management
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
Adv. Diploma in Hospitality And Management - Hospitality
Academies Australiasia Polytechnic
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