Navneet Kaur
Queensland,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at BP Roadhouse Peakdowns Highway, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality through expert meal preparation and effective communication. Mastered food safety and sanitation, significantly reducing waste by strategic menu planning. Cultivated a positive team environment, driving high customer satisfaction with innovative culinary creations and meticulous allergen awareness. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef
BP Roadhouse Peakdowns Highway
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Education
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne Certificate 4 of Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Cooking
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne BBA - Business Administration
Panjab University
Panjab, India03.2020
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation Guidelines
cuisines
Expert in Indian and Authentic Australian cuisine
Timeline
Chef
BP Roadhouse Peakdowns Highway
07.2023 - Current
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Certificate 4 of Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Cooking
Acumen Institute of Further Education
BBA - Business Administration
Panjab University
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