NAVEEN NEGI
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support the team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef level 4
Southern pub
Philip, ACT
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Implemented yield management, portion control, and stock rotation strategies that minimized food waste.
- Conducted daily quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes before service.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure high product quality and quickly resolve delivery issues.
- Maintained production records and stock reports that enhanced ordering accuracy and inventory control.
- Worked effectively under pressure to deliver large volumes of meals within tight service deadlines.
Chef level 3
the people pub
Braddon
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Following recipes to prepare various dishes, such as grilling, baking, boiling, and frying.
- Prepping ingredients by washing, chopping, and preparing vegetables, meats, and spices.
- Arranging and presenting food attractively on plates for service.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces, ensuring a safe cooking environment.
- Organized and restocked kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Keeping the kitchen clean by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to facilitate smooth operations during service, enhancing team efficiency.
- Assembly
Chef level 3
Mookie burger
Tuggeranong
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes, achieving high quality and presentation standards.
- Set up staff workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment, facilitating efficient food preparation.
- Maintain customer expectations and accommodate guests with allergies.
- Monitor ingredient quality for freshness.
- Cleaned food preparation areas and maintained hygiene standards, ensuring a safe kitchen environment.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Chef level 3
Clancy's Fish Pub
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with kitchen teams to enhance workflow and elevate working standards.
- Utilized storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organized.
- Cleaned food preparation areas after use to ensure hygiene and safety.
- Received food deliveries, checking for accuracy and quality upon arrival.
- Organized storage to secure kitchen equipment and supplies for easy access.
Kitchen assistant
Skewers on Charcoal
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained hygienic and safety standards in kitchen and service areas to ensure compliance and safety.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen teams to streamline workflow and elevate working standards.
- Minimized kitchen disruptions by checking equipment daily, promptly reporting malfunctions to Supervisor.
- Collaborated with kitchen teams to enhance teamwork and efficiency., improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Performed all duties while working within a fast-paced team environment
- Reduced kitchen disruptions by conducting daily equipment checks and reporting malfunctions to Supervisor.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Stanley College
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Canberra institute of Technology
Reid, ACTDiploma - Hospitality
Canberra Institute of Technology
Reid, ACTAdvanced Diploma - Hospitality
Canberra institute of Technology
Reid, ACTSkills
- Prepare a range of high-quality meals for our customers
- Prepare food using our approved recipes
- Food hygiene standards
- Health & Safety awareness
- Can safely use kitchen knives and other sharp utensils
- Cleaning procedures knowledge
- Clean kitchen compliance
- Streamline kitchen operations
- Able to work effectively in a busy kitchen
- Teamwork in fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Staying focused on what needs to be done
- Self-motivated individual
- Professional kitchen attire
- Key skills and competencies
INTERESTS
Hobbies: , Learning new things to Cook.
Timeline
Chef level 4
Southern pub
01.2026 - 05.2026
Chef level 3
the people pub
04.2024 - 11.2025
Chef level 3
Mookie burger
07.2023 - 03.2024
Chef level 3
Clancy's Fish Pub
03.2022 - 05.2023
Kitchen assistant
Skewers on Charcoal
05.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Stanley College
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Canberra institute of Technology
Diploma - Hospitality
Canberra Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality
Canberra institute of Technology