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Karan

Tranmere,Australia

Summary

Experienced and dependable Head Chef with over 6 years of progressive experience in high-volume commercial kitchens across South Australia and Victoria. Proven track record of leading culinary teams, managing kitchen operations, planning menus and maintaining high food safety standards. Skilled in stock control, food cost management and creating innovative dishes that enhance customer satisfaction. Holds advanced qualifications in hospitality management and commercial cookery also Known for strong leadership, adaptability and commitment to quality and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Cafe Settebello
Campbelltown, SA
05.2025 - Current
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on culinary techniques.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Collaborated with team to create weekly specials and seasonal dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas and storage spaces.
  • Prepared and grilled various meats to meet customer preferences.
  • Monitored cooking times and temperatures for food safety compliance.
  • Followed recipes and portion control guidelines for consistent preparation.
  • Prepared and cooked pasta dishes according to recipes, ensuring proper portion size and quality of food.

Head chef

Victoria hotel port macdonnell
02.2022 - 05.2025
  • Order and manage stock levels, stock rotation and receiving stock
  • Supervise and ensuring kitchen cleaning duties are done regularly and recorded.
  • Planning and cooking food using different cooking methods and techniques.
  • Managing kitchen and junior staff.
  • Monitoring the quality of dishes prepared in the kitchen at all stages.
  • Examines foodstuffs to ensure quality: including when receiving goods, and during preparation and serving.
  • Monitors temperature control and ensures accurate and timely temperature logs are well maintained.
  • Efficient in using all kitchen equipment.
  • As Head Chef planning the weekly specials. Managing specials-based on kitchen products to move and advising front of house the specials and quantity.
  • Seasons food while cooking.
  • Portioning food, plating and adding garnish and sauces.
  • Prepares food as per customer’s dietary needs.
  • Direct supervision and training of all other chefs, apprentices and other kitchen staff.
  • Ensures a high standard of hygiene and proper cleaning processes in the kitchen.
  • Maintains kitchen equipment and work areas in a safe and clean condition.
  • Works efficiently with other team members.
  • Identifies & reports all incidents and hazards as per policy and procedures to management.
  • Freezes and preserves food.
  • Ensures correct temperatures of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryer, and other kitchen equipment.

Chef

The Pound Cafe
South Yarra, VIC
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Cook

Don Antonio's Italian Restaurant
Preston, VIC
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Education

Advanced diploma of hospitality and management - Hospitality And management

Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC
05.2021

Diploma of Hospitality And management - Hospitality And management

Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC
05.2021

Certificate Four - Cookery

Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC
11.2020

Certificate Three - Cookery

Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC
04.2020

References

  • Anne maree, johnstone, Hotel manager, +61 414 229 885, Victoria hotel port McDonnell, SA 5291
  • Steve, johnstone, Hotel owner, 0414 630 237, Victoria hotel port McDonnell, SA 5291
  • Rami, Restaurant Owner, 0400 463 968, Café Settebello, adelaide, SA 5074

Timeline

Chef

Cafe Settebello
05.2025 - Current

Head chef

Victoria hotel port macdonnell
02.2022 - 05.2025

Chef

The Pound Cafe
02.2021 - 05.2021

Cook

Don Antonio's Italian Restaurant
01.2019 - 02.2021

Advanced diploma of hospitality and management - Hospitality And management

Australian College of Trade

Diploma of Hospitality And management - Hospitality And management

Australian College of Trade

Certificate Four - Cookery

Australian College of Trade

Certificate Three - Cookery

Australian College of Trade

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