LAKHVEER KAUR
Bankstown
Summary
With a proven track record at The Log Cabin Restaurant, I am a skilled Chef adept in food safety and sanitation, and renowned for exceptional team collaboration. I excel in reducing food waste through strategic planning, mentoring junior chefs, and customizing meals to meet diverse dietary needs, ensuring customer satisfaction and high-quality meal presentation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Volcano Steak House
Chef
The Log Cabin Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Education
Diploma In Hospitality Management -
Choice of Business Colloge
Sydney, NSW08.2024
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Choice of Business College
Sydney, NSW07.2022
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation guidelines
- Plating techniques
- Made-to-order meals
- Vegetarian cooking
- Seafood preparation
- Pasta making
- Utensils and equipment
- Food cost analysis
- Roasting techniques
- Vegan cooking
- Braising techniques
- Order delivery practices
- Steaming techniques
- Poaching techniques
- Food storage
- Nutrition
- Ingredient selection
- Special diets
- Waste control
- Knife use
- Dish preparation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Food safety oversight
- Food preparation techniques
Certification
Food safety handling and First aid certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
The Log Cabin Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
Food safety handling and First aid certification
Chef
Volcano Steak House
Diploma In Hospitality Management -
Choice of Business Colloge
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Choice of Business College
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