Gunroop Kaur
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in nutrition and culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
La Collina
02.2023 - Current
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
Chef
Chef's Palace
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chef
El Sabor
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Planned menu, managed budget and food wastage.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC12-2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Masters - Nutrition And Population Health
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2019
Skills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Nutrition knowledge
- Portion and Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Recipe Development
- Dietary Restrictions
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Chef
La Collina
02.2023 - Current
Chef
Chef's Palace
12.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
El Sabor
08.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Masters - Nutrition And Population Health
Deakin University
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