Pawandeep Kaur
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Chef with robust background in culinary arts. Demonstrated experience in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen management. Strengths include innovative recipe creation, staff training and development, and maintaining high quality standards. Previous work has focused on enhancing customer satisfaction through culinary excellence and efficient service delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Daughter in law, Bibi ji
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Chef
Vegie Tribe
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
Assistant Chef
Gold Indian Restaurant
Berwick, VIC
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
- Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Partnered with staff members during catered and specialized occasions to serve food and drinks to guests.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
Education
Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC03-2022
Skills
- Menu development
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen operations management
- Banquets and catering
- Knife use
- Sauce preparation
- Menu supervision
- Problem-solving
- Food presentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Cost control
- Verbal and written communication
- Waste control
- Food preparation techniques
- Creative menu planning
- Time management
Certification
Have a positive skill assessment as a chef by Trades Recognition Australia
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Australian Working Rights
- Full Working Rights
Timeline
Chef
Daughter in law, Bibi ji
01.2024 - Current
Chef
Vegie Tribe
08.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Chef
Gold Indian Restaurant
10.2019 - 02.2022
Have a positive skill assessment as a chef by Trades Recognition Australia
Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
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