Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Parveen Kumar

Saluti
Mernda,VIC
1
year of professional experience

Chef with experience across busy Italian kitchens and café service, while keeping food quality, consistency, and kitchen hygiene tight during peak service. Works confidently across prep and service in fast-paced, high-volume settings.

Work History

Chef

1 Year 1 Month
Saluti | 08.2025 - Current
  • Ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen hygiene
  • Prepared diverse menu items adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and order accuracy.
  • Assisted in developing daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.

Chef

3 Months
SupaNtral | 05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Worked in a busy café managing service
  • Supported smooth kitchen operations during peak hours
  • Developed signature dish that became bestseller, combining innovative flavors with classic techniques.
  • Customized meal plans for guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring welcoming and inclusive dining experience.

Education

Job Ready Program

05.2026
Completed Job Ready Test

Certificate IV - Kitchen Management

Sarry Institute | Melbourne | 01.2024

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Sarry Institute | Melbourne | 01.2024

Skills

Food preparation
Time management
Menu planning
Stock rotation
Portion control
HACCP compliance
Teamwork
Plating & presentation
Kitchen hygiene
Food quality control
Cost control
Supplier ordering
Staff training

Timeline

Chef

Saluti
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Chef

SupaNtral
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Sarry Institute

Certificate III from Commercial Cookery
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Sarry Institute

Certificate IV from Kitchen Management
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Job Ready Program
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Parveen Kumar