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Mewa Jeetarwal

Parramatta,NSW

Summary

Adept and reliable Sous chef with a proven track record at H&J hotel and Overland Motel, showcasing exceptional skills in cooking, cleaning, and organisation. Excelled in high-pressure environments, enhancing kitchen efficiency and food safety. Experienced in international cuisine and knife skills complemented by strong time management abilities, contributing significantly to culinary excellence and operational smoothness.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Overland Motel
12.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and present buffet dishes, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure food safety and hygiene, maintaining high standards.
  • Collaborate with team to optimize kitchen efficiency.
  • Adapt menu offerings based on guest preferences, boosting engagement.
  • Uphold strict food safety protocols and maintain kitchen cleanliness standards. Monitor quality control and ensure consistent dish execution.

Sous Chef

Midas Motel
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead kitchen operations while implementing modern culinary techniques, manage food cost, and create seasonal menus that blend tradition with contemporary trends
  • Oversee quality control for all dishes, maintain strict food safety standards, and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service
  • Analyse food costs, develop efficient preparation methods, and implement waste reduction strategies while maintaining premium quality standards

COOK

Horse and Jockey Hotel
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
  • Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
  • Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders.
  • Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness. Coordinated with front-of-house staff to enhance service delivery and accommodate special dietary requirements during peak service hours

COOK

Coleham Tap
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
  • Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.

COOK

Horse and Jockey Hotel
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
  • Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
  • NSW food safety supervisor qualification. Streamlined kitchen operations through efficient food preparation systems while maintaining strict compliance with NSW food safety standards

Education

Commercial Cookery Cert 4 - Hospitality Management

Salford College
Sydney
06.2025

Skills

  • Cooking (Experienced)
  • Food Safety (Expert)
  • Kitchen Management (Experienced)
  • Knife Skills (Experienced)
  • Food Handling (Expert)
  • Cleaning (Expert)
  • Organization (Experienced)
  • Time Management (Experienced)
  • Plating (Experienced)
  • International Cuisine (Experienced)
  • Grilling (Experienced)
  • Nutrition (Expert)

Certification

  • Food Safety Supervisor | NSW Food Safety Authority
  • Safe Food Handling | Food Safety Authority
  • Provide responsible service of Alcohol | Food Safety first

Timeline

Sous Chef

Overland Motel
12.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

Midas Motel
11.2024 - Current

COOK

Horse and Jockey Hotel
10.2023 - 10.2024

COOK

Coleham Tap
04.2023 - 09.2023

COOK

Horse and Jockey Hotel
10.2022 - 03.2023

Commercial Cookery Cert 4 - Hospitality Management

Salford College
Mewa Jeetarwal