Manpreet Kaur
RICHLANDS,QLD
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Indian, modern Australian and Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English, Hindi skills. High-performing Chef offering 3 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Simple Bliss Coffee
Forest Lake
05.2024 - Current
- Preparing meals according to customer expectations.
- Following FIFO methods in kitchen.
- Fast in hands.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Chef
Japanice
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Can work under pressure and able to do fryer and grill sections.
Chef
Hogs Breath Cafe
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Cook
Eden Garden Indian Restaurant
08.2019 - 02.2021
- 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.
Education
Advance Diploma - Hospitality
Canterbury Technical Institute
05.2023
Diploma - Hospitality
Cambridge Academy of English
03.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Cambridge Academy of English
10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Arts
Punjabi University
08.2018
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Customer Service
- Food handling
Timeline
Cook
The Simple Bliss Coffee
05.2024 - Current
Chef
Japanice
07.2022 - 05.2024
Chef
Hogs Breath Cafe
02.2021 - 07.2022
Cook
Eden Garden Indian Restaurant
08.2019 - 02.2021
Advance Diploma - Hospitality
Canterbury Technical Institute
Diploma - Hospitality
Cambridge Academy of English
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Cambridge Academy of English
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Arts
Punjabi University