Mandeep Singh Khalwara
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Head Chef with a strong background in menu planning, stock control, allergen management, and food safety compliance. Leads kitchen teams through busy service, trains staff on standards, and keeps operations organized for safe, efficient delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Compass group
Mulgrave, 3170
06.2022 - 09.2026
- Supported Compass Group kitchen teams during daily service and prep routines.
- Assisted with menu planning to meet Compass Group catering standards and client requirements.
- Monitored food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance across kitchen operations.
- Managed inventory levels and stock control processes for kitchen operations., ordering, and inventory for Compass Group sites.
- Performed thorough allergen checks for menu items to ensure customer safety. and special dietary meals for diverse customer groups.
- Trained chefs and kitchen staff on cooking methods and service standards.
- Maintained kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and safe working practices daily.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
Sous Chef
Eating House
Rowville, VIC
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported line cooks during busy service periods at an eating house kitchen.
- Prepared sauces, stocks, and mise en place for daily menu service.
- Assisted with food plating to meet in-house presentation standards.
- Monitored kitchen sanitation and food safety practices throughout shifts.
Production Supervisor
Bite Me Fine Foods
Cranbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Supervised production lines at Bite Me Fine Foods for safe daily operations.
- Coordinated shift schedules to meet bake and packaging demands.
- Monitored quality checks for food safety and product consistency.
- Trained production staff on procedures, sanitation, and equipment use.
- Enforced workplace safety rules across processing and finishing areas.
Head Chef
Sigma Healthcare
Rowville, VIC
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Prepared entrée, appetizer, and dessert plates with consistent presentation
- Supervised line cooks during busy service periods
- Planned daily menus for restaurant kitchen operations
- Monitored ingredient freshness and proper food storage
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff on special orders
- Updated knowledge of culinary trends and safety standards.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
KAPS Institute of Hospitality And Management
Melbourne, VICAdvanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
KAPS Institute of Hospitality And Management
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- HACCP compliance
- Stock control
- Allergen management
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Food costing
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Food safety regulations
- Menu development
Timeline
Head Chef
Compass group
06.2022 - 09.2026
Sous Chef
Eating House
01.2021 - 04.2022
Production Supervisor
Bite Me Fine Foods
06.2019 - 05.2021
Head Chef
Sigma Healthcare
06.2014 - 03.2019
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
KAPS Institute of Hospitality And Management
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
KAPS Institute of Hospitality And Management