Karanvir Leel
Flagstaff,Hamilton
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Pizza Bros Te Puke, enhancing menu development and kitchen operations management. Excelled in recipe development and workflow optimization, significantly improving guest satisfaction. Skilled in both dish preparation and fostering a positive team environment, consistently ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Pizza Bros Te Puke
Te Puke, Tauranga
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with guests.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Pizza Chef
Has & Ras Limited
Dinsdale, Hamilton
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Cooked pizzas in ovens according to specified times and temperatures.
- Kept up-to-date on menu changes and new products offered by the restaurant.
- Followed recipe instructions accurately while preparing sauces, dressings, marinades.
- Mixed doughs according to specific recipes and techniques.
- Monitored inventory of food items used to prepare pizzas.
- Decorated pizzas with various toppings as directed by customers' orders.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to customer complaints regarding pizza preparation or presentation.
- Supervised kitchen staff and applied positive reinforcement, promoting pleasant working environment.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery - Cookery Level 4
NZMA
Hamilton, NSW12-2021
Skills
- Menu development
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen operations management
- Purchasing
- Signature dish creation
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe development
- Workflow optimization
- Budgeting and cost control
- Vegetarian cooking
- Stock ordering
- Sanitation guidelines
- Roasting techniques
Timeline
Chef
Pizza Bros Te Puke
12.2023 - Current
Pizza Chef
Has & Ras Limited
03.2021 - 05.2023
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery - Cookery Level 4
NZMA
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