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REFERENCES
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Mohit

1 Brando Court, Paralowie,SA

Summary

Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, 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
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

R&M DSOUZA PTY LTD
O'Halloran Hill, SA
08.2025 - Current

• Plan menus, determine food and labor expenses as per customer orders, and the restaurant's budget and other commercial aspects.

• Cook and prepare a diverse range of dishes with quality and precision.

• Ensure the quality of dishes during all stages of preparation and presentation and ensure all items are properly plated, garnished and presented in an appealing manner.

• Deliver prepared food smoothly to customers, ensuring orders are correct and timely.

• Visualize every situation and take independent decisions to handle things.

• Effectively manage and direct the activities of kitchen staff, including supervision, training, and creating cost-effective rosters.

Strong problem-solving skills are needed to address issues promptly and efficiently.

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Maintain a positive, timely, and enthusiastic attitude under pressure, with a commitment to interacting with clients and staff.

• Strong understanding of hygiene practices, safe food handling, and workplace health and safety procedures.

• Collaborating with front-of-house staff to guarantee seamless and efficient food service.

• Direct the kitchen team and monitor the cooking process to ensure that food prepared meets any dietary needs.

• Regularly monitor, analyse, and adjust kitchen metrics, including meals, wages, and costs, providing reports as needed.

• Maintain inventory by regularly checking the stock levels, complete the stock sheets, and order the items as necessary.

Chef

Schnithouse Aston Hills (R and T Holdings Australia Pty Ltd.)
Aston hills, SA
07.2024 - 08.2025
  • Executed precise portion control to maintain consistent quality and reduce food waste.
  • Managed food production activities to guarantee adherence to quality standards.
  • Supervised dish preparation to meet customer requests and accommodate diverse dietary needs.
  • Prepared diverse menus while managing budgets, stock levels, and supply orders to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
  • Monitored and adjusted cooking equipment temperatures to ensure optimal cooking conditions.
  • Developed innovative recipes and crafted visually appealing food presentations.
  • Prepared and cut ingredients for cooking, ensuring readiness and quality.
  • Created and managed staff rosters to ensure optimal kitchen coverage and efficiency.
  • Ensured stations were cleaned, stocked, and restocked for optimal workflow.
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

Chef

Schnithouse Aston Hills (Navata Pty Ltd.)
Aston hills, 5251
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Implemented process improvements in food preparation methods for increased efficiency.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • 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.
  • Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Prepared diverse menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients to enhance dining experience.

Cook

Schnithouse Aston Hills
Aston hills, SA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in managing inventory to ensure availability of fresh ingredients.
  • Monitored food quality to maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.

Cook Supervisor

Level up Trading Pty Ltd.
Ohalloran hill, SA
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensured the safety and quality of meals by consistently monitoring the temperatures of prepared food.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Managed the preparation of dishes, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
  • Participated in daily meetings to discuss menu changes and kitchen operations improvements.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.

Cook Supervisor

Level up Enterprises Ltd.
Hilton, SA
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed inventory to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Coordinated daily food production schedules for timely service delivery.
  • Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

Cook

Spargo's Cafe+Bar
Plympton, SA
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.

Education

Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Australian Adelaide International College
Adelaide, SA

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Food safety
  • Recipe development
  • Cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Staff supervision
  • Time management

Education and Training

other

REFERENCES

  • Navjot Singh: 0422900007 (Employer)
  • Pardeep Jaswal: 0425429675( Executive Chef till January 2024)

Personal Information

Timeline

Chef

R&M DSOUZA PTY LTD
08.2025 - Current

Chef

Schnithouse Aston Hills (R and T Holdings Australia Pty Ltd.)
07.2024 - 08.2025

Chef

Schnithouse Aston Hills (Navata Pty Ltd.)
07.2023 - 06.2024

Cook

Schnithouse Aston Hills
05.2023 - 07.2023

Cook Supervisor

Level up Trading Pty Ltd.
10.2022 - 04.2023

Cook Supervisor

Level up Enterprises Ltd.
07.2022 - 04.2023

Cook

Spargo's Cafe+Bar
01.2022 - 07.2022

Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Australian Adelaide International College
Mohit