Paras Taneja
Coomera,QLD
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure demi chef or chef de partie position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in fryer, grill and pans and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Australian Venue Company
Burleigh Heads, QLD
03.2022 - Current
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
Kitchen Hand and Chef
Mirch Masala, Brisbane
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Doing various tasks such as clearing up, tidying, restocking, ordering,preparing foodand washing
- Preparation of curries
- Experience inWorking on fryers and grill
- Preparing food and meals to a high standard
- Making sure that dishes are stored away properly
- Disposing of kitchen rubbish
- Washing kitchen linen
- Cleaning up food preparation areas and kitchens
- Operating the dishwasher
- Cleaning and drying all pots and pans
- Making sure that all sinks are kept clean and free from grease and food debris
- Sweeping and mopping up floors
- Handling food deliveries, billing, thriving to achieve customer satisfaction and abiding by corporation’s rules and regulations
- Getting rid of waste, steam clean or hosing out bins and delivering food to the front of house staff
- Adhering to all aspects of licensing law, trading standards, food hygiene and health & safety
- Security –
Allrounder
BURRITO BAR Mexican cuisine
Kenmore, Qld
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Brisbane, QLD04.2021
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Skills Institute Australia
Slacks Creek, QLD07.2020
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Skills Institute Australia
Slacks Creek, QLD03.2019
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife Skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Dietary restrictions understanding
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Vegetable Cutting
- Task Delegation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling expertise
- Workflow Optimization
- Sauce preparation
- Pasta Making
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Stock making
- Garnishing dishes
- Cooking methods mastery
- Kitchen leadership
- Team Leadership
- Supervising Food Prep
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Safe handling
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Procedures
- Safety Management
- Staff Motivation
- Garnishing and Plating
Timeline
Demi Chef
Australian Venue Company
03.2022 - Current
Allrounder
BURRITO BAR Mexican cuisine
01.2019 - 01.2020
Kitchen Hand and Chef
Mirch Masala, Brisbane
08.2018 - 01.2021
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Skills Institute Australia
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Skills Institute Australia