Parveen Kumar
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience as a Sous Chef at Proper and Son, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency, reducing waste by 10% while fostering teamwork and communication. Skilled in cooking techniques and ingredient handling, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Chef
Hellenic Depot
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted senior chefs in preparing meals during peak hours.
- Ensured all dishes were plated consistently and served on time.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and storage areas.
- Supported team with ingredient preparation, chopping, marinating, and garnishing.
- Followed food safety standards to guarantee quality and hygiene.
Sous Chef
Proper and Son
04.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation and ingredient sourcing to support kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to learn cooking techniques and presentation skills.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages.
- Assisted Head Chef in menu planning, recipe testing, and food presentation.
- Trained and supervised junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
- Monitored food preparation, portion sizes, and waste control, helping cut waste by 10%.
- Coordinated with service staff to ensure seamless customer experience.
- Stepped in as Acting Head Chef when required, managing full kitchen responsibilities.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Education
Cert IV in Kitchen Management - Hospitality
Business And Leadership Academy
Melbourne, VIC04-2023
Cert III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Business And Leadership Academy
Melbourne, VIC04-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food Preparation & Cooking Assistance
- Safe Food Handling (HACCP Knowledge)
- Teamwork & Communication
- Fast-Paced Service Support
- Kitchen Cleaning & Hygiene
- Stock Rotation & Ingredient Handling
Timeline
Part-Time Chef
Hellenic Depot
08.2023 - 08.2025
Sous Chef
Proper and Son
04.2019 - 05.2025
Cert IV in Kitchen Management - Hospitality
Business And Leadership Academy
Cert III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Business And Leadership Academy