Karan Kumar
Pakenham,Victoria
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Castellos Cardinia Hotel
Pakenham, VIC
12.2021 - Current
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
Cook
Tgi Friday's
Doncaster, VIC
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cert 3&4, Advance Diploma in Commercial Cookery
AVETA
Vic10-2021
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Food allergy understanding
- Garnishes
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen utensils
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Plating and presentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Castellos Cardinia Hotel
12.2021 - Current
Cook
Tgi Friday's
04.2019 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Cert 3&4, Advance Diploma in Commercial Cookery
AVETA
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