Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Values
Timeline
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MANDEEP KAUR BRAR

Cannington,Australia

Summary

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.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Stanley College
12.2023

Bachelor of Education -

Punjabi University Patiala
India
12.2014

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Focus on safety
  • Critical thinking and high attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize duties
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team
  • Kitchen operations management
  • Allergen awareness

Certification

'C' Class Driver's Licence

References

  • Lakhwinder Singh, Supervisor, Millenium, 0434 802 212
  • Ramandeep Kaur, Manager, Spudshed Thornlie, 0405 512 104

Values

  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Lead by example
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Treating everyone with respect and dignity
  • Integrity

Timeline

Chef

The Kauphy Place
06.2024 - 02.2025

Chef

The Silver Oak Cafe n Restaurant
08.2023 - 12.2023

Cook

2 Fat Indians
07.2021 - 07.2022

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Stanley College

Bachelor of Education -

Punjabi University Patiala
MANDEEP KAUR BRAR