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
10.2020 - 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
01.2018 - 09.2020
- 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
07.2016 - 01.2018
- 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
10.2020 - Current
Chef
Aangan Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2020
Chef
Nandos
07.2016 - 01.2018
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
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