NASREEN PALEKAR
Summary
High-performing Chef offering over 8 years of restaurant experience with exceptional understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Adore Tea Distribution Pty Ltd
06.2017 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Elevated restaurant's reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Designed visually appealing plated presentations that enhanced both taste appeal and overall dining experience for patrons.
Primary school teacher and English coordinator
Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School – DPS
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Worked as a primary school teacher and English coordinator
- Planned yearly English syllabus for year 1
- Worked as a house warden
- Introduced Jolly Phonics to the English faculty.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Menu development
- Well organised and efficient with the ability to meet deadlines and respond to change effectively
- Trained to manage a kitchen professionally
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene while working in the kitchen
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Committed to undertake further training with the ability to acquire new skills quickly and easily
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, train, supervise and motivate teams, maximising performance and desired outcomes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and nurturing relationships with people at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to achieve positive outcomes
Certification
SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set, Australian Institute of Food Safety - 2023
Bakery Cookery Certificate, Aims Institute of Maritime Studies - 2014
Timeline
Head Chef
Adore Tea Distribution Pty Ltd
06.2017 - Current
Primary school teacher and English coordinator
Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School – DPS
09.2011 - 12.2015
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