Pawanpreet Kaur
South Launceston
Summary
Professional kitchen worker with proven expertise in maintaining kitchen efficiency and cleanliness. Skilled in food preparation, storage management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing kitchen needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Apna Pind and Tandoori Tikka on Wheels
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards were maintained, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Assisted in training new kitchen hands, leading to more competent and efficient kitchen staff.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Front Desk Receptionist
Kulcha Kulture
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Greeted visitors warmly, creating positive first impression of organization.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Kitchen Hand
Royal Panna Restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assisted in food preparation for enhanced meal quality and speed of service.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Kitchen Management
Macallan College
151, Wellington Road, East Brisbane, Qld,416912-2024
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Macallan College
151, Wellington Rd, East Brisbane, Qld 416906-2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
151, Wellington Road, East Brisbane Qld, 416911-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food preparation
- Punctual and reliable
- Knife skills
- Workplace health and safety
- Cooking
- Chopping vegetables
- Ingredient preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Food storage
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Stock counting
- Meal preparation support
- Hygiene standards
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Apna Pind and Tandoori Tikka on Wheels
01.2024 - 02.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Kulcha Kulture
02.2023 - 11.2023
Kitchen Hand
Royal Panna Restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2022
Graduate Diploma - Kitchen Management
Macallan College
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Macallan College
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
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