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NEHA RANI

Craigieburn,VIC

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Experienced with Indian cuisine, English breakfast and cuisine, Italian food knowledge, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. I am self-motivated chef with five years of experience. I start work in kitchen as a kitchen hand and get knowledge and experience from different countries and culture. I spend two years in Europe and from last five years working in Australia.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Guilty Bite And Desserts Bars
05.2022 - Current
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Chef

United Cinemas
11.2021 - Current
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.

Kitchen Assistant

Dosahut
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
  • Received positive feedback from customers on meal presentation and taste, contributing to repeat business.

Kitchen Hand

E.J. Pyrgos Bay Hotel
12.2016 - 10.2018
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.

Office Assistant

Unicorn Overseas
03.2013 - 04.2016
  • Handling cash and all payments.
  • Analyzed data to produce and files process.
  • Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Joan Lawmen College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Joan Lawman College
Melbourne, VIC
09.2021

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Joan Lawman College
Melbourne, VIC
11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Punjab University
Punjab, India
04.2014

Diploma in Computer - Computer And Information Sciences

ITI
Punjab India
08.2011

Skills

  • Company quality standards
  • Menu development and quality control
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Purchasing and budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Performance improvement

Additional Information

Gander : female

Nationality: Indian

Marital status: Married

Travel history: Cyprus


Languages

Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Greek
Limited Working

Timeline

Chef

Guilty Bite And Desserts Bars
05.2022 - Current

Chef

United Cinemas
11.2021 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Dosahut
02.2020 - 05.2021

Kitchen Hand

E.J. Pyrgos Bay Hotel
12.2016 - 10.2018

Office Assistant

Unicorn Overseas
03.2013 - 04.2016

Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Joan Lawmen College

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Joan Lawman College

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Joan Lawman College

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Punjab University

Diploma in Computer - Computer And Information Sciences

ITI
NEHA RANI