Jasveer Kaur
Park Ridge,Australia
Summary
Versatile Chef with a flair for meal preparation and food storage, honed at Fresh Morning Cafe And Restaurant. Excelled in managing kitchen operations and enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a keen sense of taste. Proven expertise in accounts receivable and a collaborative team player, ensuring seamless service delivery and financial accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Centenary tevarn
96 Sumners road, middle park 4074
12.2024 - Current
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards were consistently met.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing sales.
- Mentored junior chefs, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team performance.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and maximizing efficiency in kitchen workflows.
- Managed inventory control, minimizing food costs while maintaining quality of ingredients used.
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Chef
Lorikeets coffee shop
Loganholme, Qld
03.2024 - Current
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Chef
Fresh Morning Cafe And Restaurant
Browns Plains, QLD
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Cook's Helper
Kingston Pizza And Kebabs
Kingston, QLD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Education
Commercial Cookery And Hospitality - Cookery
Macallan College
Woolloongabba, QLD01.2024
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD01.2021
Skills
- Accounts Receivable Expertise
- Till Counting
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Meal Preparation
- Food Storage
Timeline
Chef
Centenary tevarn
12.2024 - Current
Chef
Lorikeets coffee shop
03.2024 - Current
Chef
Fresh Morning Cafe And Restaurant
09.2021 - 01.2024
Cook's Helper
Kingston Pizza And Kebabs
08.2021 - 08.2022
Commercial Cookery And Hospitality - Cookery
Macallan College
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Queensland