Nitu Bala
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Stamford Hotel
11.2022 - 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Monitored food production at all stages, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation to maintain high standards of service.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to provide seamless service during peak hours, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Developed new menu items for seasonal offerings, ensuring variety and freshness in the dining experience.
Chef
Castle Hill RSL Club
08.2022 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Cook's Assistant
Piccaso
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expiration dates
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation for Chef to increase kitchen speed.
Education
COMMERICIAL COOKERY CERTIFICATE 4 -
AITE INSTITUTE
10.2022
Skills
- Food Storage Standards Compliance
- Equipment Purchasing
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Learning Strategies
- Time Management
- Signature Dish Creation
- Handling Plates
- High-Volume Environments
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Waste Control
Timeline
Chef
Stamford Hotel
11.2022 - Current
Chef
Castle Hill RSL Club
08.2022 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Piccaso
02.2021 - 07.2022
COMMERICIAL COOKERY CERTIFICATE 4 -
AITE INSTITUTE
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