Muhammad Umar Farooq
9/3 Manila Place, Woolner,NT
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge three years background in high-end restaurant industry. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Hotel Darwin
Darwin, NT
12.2021 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chef
Saffrron Restaurant
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Chef
Australian Careers College
Darwin, NT07.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Knife Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Pastry Skills
Additional Information
I worked in DCCM as construction labourer Also I worked with Painters.
References
Brett ( General Manager at Hotel Darwin)
Ph: +61 438 427 246
Azaz ul hassan ( Chef at wixted Catering )
Ph: +61 415 195 786
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hotel Darwin
12.2021 - Current
Chef
Saffrron Restaurant
04.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Certificate - Chef
Australian Careers College