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Meenal Chandra

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 2 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven food handling skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Lakes Hotel
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

Education

Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery

Victorian College of Education
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Food Storage
  • Cooking techniques
  • Company quality standards
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Sauce preparation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food quality
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Utensils and equipment
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Process Improvements
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food presentation
  • Food inventories
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Portion and cost control
  • Poaching techniques
  • Roasting Techniques
  • Pasta Making
  • Butchery skills
  • Vegan Cooking
  • Frying techniques
  • Ingredient Knowledge

Timeline

Chef

Lakes Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery

Victorian College of Education

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