Manpreet Kaur
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Punctual chef experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Reliable individual with background as Picker for large organizations. Motivated and highly communicative when working quickly while observing company procedures. Excellent contributor to large and small teams within all scales of warehouse environments.
Dedicated Packer comfortable moving heavy items with zero difficulty. Versed in inventory cycle counting, filling orders and packing boxes. Punctual, hardworking and considered valuable team member.
Hardworking Picker successful at transporting goods, completing orders and putting together shipments in high-volume, busy environments. Offers great team collaboration, safety oversight and picking skills developed over 2 years in busy and challenging warehouses.
Safety-minded Picker with experience working in busy warehouse environments. Unafraid of hard work, hot or cold conditions or heavy lifting. Punctual and responsible with great quality control and order review skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
DOSA HUT
POINT COOK, VIC
05.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
Picker Packer
MASTER CRAFT
HALLAM, VIC
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
- Assembled boxes or other containers for packing goods prior to shipment.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Loaded boxes onto conveyor belts for sorting into correct shipping destinations.
- Monitored stock levels of warehouse supplies such as boxes, packaging materials and labels.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Meal Preparation
- Pantry Restocking
- Menu Development
Timeline
Chef
DOSA HUT
05.2022 - Current
Picker Packer
MASTER CRAFT
10.2019 - 07.2021