Mahakpreet Kaur
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
La Cabra
Hampton
09.2023 - Current
- Led kitchen team in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for diverse events.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering culinary skills and teamwork within the kitchen.
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- 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.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Chef
Lakes Entertainment Centre
Lakes Entrance, VIC
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Picker Packer
Fine Food Holdings
Dandenong
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick and pack orders for timely shipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes, reducing processing time.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while handling food products in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on best practices for picking, packing, and warehouse operations.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Cook
Burger
Berwick
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Education
Diploma In Hospitality Management -
The Centre of Excellence
Melbourne, VIC12.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
The Centre of Excellence
Melbourne, VIC06.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Ashton College
Footscray, VIC11.2021
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Utensils and Equipment
- New Hire Training
- Process Improvement
- Kitchen Management
- Knife Use
- Food Safety Oversight
- Create Recipes
- Hospitality Management
Timeline
Chef
La Cabra
09.2023 - Current
Chef
Lakes Entertainment Centre
04.2022 - 04.2023
Picker Packer
Fine Food Holdings
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cook
Burger
10.2020 - 02.2022
Diploma In Hospitality Management -
The Centre of Excellence
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
The Centre of Excellence
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Ashton College