Prabhjot
Finley,NSW
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Shavan’s Indian Restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction through meticulous food safety and innovative meal preparation techniques. I worked at one place for long terms after finishing my studies and got my skill assessment done successfully. Further, i am happy to involve in Australian cuisine and to gain more skills in my field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Murray Street Cafe
Finley, NSW
11.2024 - Current
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Chef
Shavan’s Indian Restaurant
Patterson Lakes, VIC
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by introducing feedback system to gather insights and make informed improvements.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Highways
Noble Park, VIC
04.2021 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Brighton Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Brighton Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC03.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Brighton Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07.2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling techniques
- Multitasking
References
Quinton Juwanie - qjuwanie@gmail.com/ 0411514592
Hiteshi Sharma - 0470548572
Timeline
Chef
Murray Street Cafe
11.2024 - Current
Chef
Shavan’s Indian Restaurant
10.2021 - 09.2024
Kitchen Hand
Highways
04.2021 - 10.2021
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Brighton Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Brighton Institute of Technology
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Brighton Institute of Technology