Khushpreet Kaur
Summary
Passionate kitchen professional with 4+ years of progressive experience across fast food, cafés, and restaurant kitchens. Proven ability to lead prep, cooking, and service in fast-paced environments while maintaining food quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. Recognized through internal promotion for reliability, consistency, and leadership. Available for immediate start.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Sons of Manor
Melbourne, Australia
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare and execute dishes to restaurant standards in a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety protocols every shift.
- Implement and monitor HACCP food safety standards and hygiene protocols.
- Managed ordering, inventory, and supplier negotiations to minimize waste and control costs.
- Prepared full breakfast, brunch and dinner menus including eggs benedict variations, pancake specials, grain bowls, and wraps.
- Supported kitchen team by maintaining pace and organization during busy service periods.
- Delivered quality meals efficiently during peak service times.
Chef
Chirnside Cafe
Werribee, Australia
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led daily kitchen operations including preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
- Ensured consistent food quality for breakfast and lunch menu items, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Prepared full breakfast and brunch menus including eggs benedict variations, pancake specials, grain bowls, and wraps.
- Aided senior chefs in preparation of breakfast and lunch menu items, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and stock rotation standards.
- Learned foundational café cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Promoted internally from Café All-Rounder to Chef based on performance and leadership.
- Trained junior staff and facilitated smooth service, promoting teamwork and operational continuity.
Café All-Rounder
Chirnside Cafe
Werribee, Australia
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported front-of-house and kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service during peak hours.
- Assisted with food prep, delivered customer service, maintained cleanliness, and managed cash handling accurately.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of café operations, enhancing overall workflow.
Food Service Assistant
Nurse4u
Melbourne , Vic
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided care services to various age groups in multiple facilities across Victoria.
- Operated dishwashers to efficiently clean dishes and cooking utensils, supporting kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, upholding food safety standards for resident health.
- Worked across different age cares around Victoria
Front Crew & Barista
McDonald's Airport
Melbourne Airport, Australia
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Crafted coffee and specialty beverages for diverse customer preferences in high-volume airport location.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences in fast-paced setting.
- Supported food preparation and front counter operations to ensure seamless service delivery.
Kitchen Crew
McDonald's
Collingwood, Australia
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Ensured compliance with food safety procedures and maintained quality standards.
- Assisted kitchen production during peak trade periods to meet customer demand.
- Prepared food items according to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment including fryers and grills efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations consistently.
Education
Certificate 3&4 - Commerical Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Melbourne , Vic 06.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Kitchen Operations & Service Flow
- Food Preparation & Menu Execution
- Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance
- Teamwork & Staff Coordination
- High-Volume Customer Service
- Barista & Beverage Preparation
- Stock Rotation & Basic Inventory
- Time Management Under Pressure
- HACCP compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Staff training
- Stock ordering
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Pantry restocking
- Multitasking and organization
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Baking techniques
Certification
- Food Safety Certificate
- Certificate 3&4 in commercial cooking
- Barista Training
- First Aid Certificate
- Driver Licence
Accomplishments
- 4+ years hospitality experience across 4 venues.
- Promoted to Chef after demonstrating strong kitchen skills and leadership.
- Experienced in high-pressure, fast-paced service environments.
Availability
Available Now | Full-Time | Monday-Sunday | Day / Evening / Weekend Shifts
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Chef Cook | Hospitality Professional
Timeline
Chef
Sons of Manor
02.2024 - Current
Chef
Chirnside Cafe
01.2023 - 01.2024
Food Service Assistant
Nurse4u
08.2022 - 03.2023
Café All-Rounder
Chirnside Cafe
02.2022 - 01.2024
Certificate 3&4 - Commerical Cookery
Australian College of Trade
06.2021 - 06.2023
Front Crew & Barista
McDonald's Airport
10.2019 - 01.2023
Kitchen Crew
McDonald's
01.2019 - 12.2019