Adept Chef with a proven track record at The Kauphy Place, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and outstanding culinary skills. Expert in kitchen operations management and allergen awareness, I excel in multitasking and fostering teamwork. My commitment to safety and quality, coupled with a knack for innovative menu planning, significantly minimized food waste, underscoring my adaptability and analytical prowess.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
The Kauphy Place
Willetton
06.2024 - 02.2025
Responsible for actively assisting the Chef in all duties in the kitchen including chopping and cutting vegetables, passing big utensils, preparing delicious, quality and healthy food to handle large orders in stipulated timeframes, utilising equipment such as fryers, ovens, pans and grills, adhering to food safety hygiene guidelines
Assisted in menu planning and are of good quality
Assisted in weekly stocktake
Safely discarded all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators and freezers
Occasionally served food and beverages to guests
Attended weekly team meetings and made suitable suggestions for increased customer satisfaction
Attended webinars, seminars, courses and workshops and expanded trade knowledge by successfully networking with colleagues
Chef
The Silver Oak Cafe n Restaurant
08.2023 - 12.2023
Company Overview: Swan Valley
Supervise the activities of kitchen hands, provide training in food preparation technique
Prepare and cook variety of south indian dishes following authentic and grilling, and frying
Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all the times
Assist with menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients
Engage with customers to ensure an excellent dining experience
Supervise and guide kitchen staff, promoting teamwork, efficiency, and quality standards
Safely freeze food items, gravies, and other perishables in compliance with food safety standards
Food Waste Management: Minimized and controlled food waste efficiently
Stock Control: Labeled stock and conducted regular stocktakes
Multi-tasking: Worked across various kitchen sections, handling prep, baking
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold high standards of hygiene
Swan Valley
Cook
2 Fat Indians
Northbridge
07.2021 - 07.2022
Received deliveries and verified that all ordered items have been delivered.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from workstations, stoves, and refrigerators.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
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