Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Kiran Kumari

Pallara,QLD

Summary

My strength is dedication to my job. I am energetic and capable of working under pressure. I always make sure that given tasks have been completed within the time frame. I also make sure that the workplace is hazard free and safe for everyone. Having previous experience in customer service helps me to achieve a higher level of satisfaction for customers. I am an enthusiastic and dedicated team player who likes to take challenges and meet the requirements of customers. Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Beach Cafe
Surfer Paradise, Qld
09.2023 - Current
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.

Chef

Buzz Bistro Emporium
Fortitude Valley, QLD
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.

Chef

Bhalla’s Indian Restaurant
Annerley, Qld
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • 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.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Education

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

New York College
Moorooka, QLD

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Vocational Careers Institute
Moorooka, QLD

Skills

  • Kitchen operations management
  • Pantry restocking
  • Menu development
  • Signature dish creation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Dish preparation
  • Purchasing
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Food presentation
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Food Storage
  • Effective Communications

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time with friends and family
  • Cooking
  • Reading books

References

  • Mark Giles(Head Chef at Beach Cafe)

      0423576513

more reference's can be provided on request

Timeline

Chef

Beach Cafe
09.2023 - Current

Chef

Buzz Bistro Emporium
10.2021 - 08.2023

Chef

Bhalla’s Indian Restaurant
01.2021 - 09.2021

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

New York College

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Vocational Careers Institute
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