Kiranpreet Kaur
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Sugo Italian Restaurant, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven track record in menu development and kitchen management, optimizing processes to enhance food quality while reducing waste. Strong communicator, adept at training staff and collaborating with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sugo Italian Restaurant
Malvern, VIC
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef
Gobind Sweets
Thomastown, VIC
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in preparing and serving traditional Indian sweets .
- Managed food counter or dine-in services, taking customer orders and providing recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and serving areas, following FSSAI standards.
- Handled POS systems and cash register operations for customer billing and order management.
- Supported kitchen staff in preparing snacks and savory items like samosas, kachori, chaat, and thalis.
- Packaged sweets and take-away orders efficiently for in-store and delivery customers.
Education
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC03.2023
Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC09.2022
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC03.2020
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Australian Technical And Management College(ATMC)
Melbourne, VIC03.2019
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Effective communications
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory management
- Menu development
Timeline
Chef
Sugo Italian Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
Chef
Gobind Sweets
04.2019 - 01.2022
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting
Australian Technical And Management College(ATMC)