MANPREET KAUR
Parafield Gardens
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Indii of Clare
Clare
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- 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.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Chef
Indii Flavours
North Adelaide
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared food items and compliance with recipes, portions, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Verified proper portion sizes and attained high food quality standards
- Maintained smooth and timely operations during service time and when doing bulk cooking
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
CERT III - Commercial Cookery
AHTS college
CERT IV - Commercial Cookery
AHTS college
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ingredient selection
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Kitchen Equipment Handling
- Performance improvement
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
References
- Kshirod Behera, Manager, 0434007760
- Babalpreet Kaur, Chef, 0432238222
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Timeline
Chef
Indii of Clare
05.2023 - 03.2025
Chef
Indii Flavours
08.2021 - 05.2023
CERT III - Commercial Cookery
AHTS college
CERT IV - Commercial Cookery
AHTS college