Jatinder Singh
1A, Gill Avenue California Gully,VIC
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Indian cousins skills. High-performing Chef offering five years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Indian Daawat Resturant
2020.10 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Chef
Aangan Restaurant
2018.01 - 2020.09
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef
Nandos
2016.07 - 2018.01
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Education
Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery Certificate 4
Australian Institute of Technical
Melbourne, VIC10.2017
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - Commercial Cookery Certificate 3
Australian Institute of Technical
Melbourne, VIC06.2017
Diploma of Management - Diploma of Management
Excel International Accedmy
Richmond, VIC07.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
G.N.D.U. University
Amritsar, Punjab04.2004
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food plating and presentation
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Indian Daawat Resturant
2020.10 - Current
Chef
Aangan Restaurant
2018.01 - 2020.09
Chef
Nandos
2016.07 - 2018.01
Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery Certificate 4
Australian Institute of Technical
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - Commercial Cookery Certificate 3
Australian Institute of Technical
Diploma of Management - Diploma of Management
Excel International Accedmy
Bachelor of Arts -
G.N.D.U. University
Similar Profiles
DEVARAJULU NAIDU GALLADEVARAJULU NAIDU GALLA
Head Chef & Line Chef at Daawat Indian CuisineHead Chef & Line Chef at Daawat Indian Cuisine
Raj Kumar SapkotaRaj Kumar Sapkota
Receptionist at Pipali Indian ResturantReceptionist at Pipali Indian Resturant
Sagun Thapa ChhetriSagun Thapa Chhetri
Food Service Supervisor at Spice Club Indian resturantFood Service Supervisor at Spice Club Indian resturant