Prabhjot Kaur
Lavington,NSW
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Roma Restaurant and Pizzeria
Albury, Australia
06.2025 - Current
- Monitor the quality and freshness of raw ingredients and report any issues to chef.
- Preparing and cooking authentic Italian dishes, including antipasti, pasta, pizza, risotto, vegetable, meat and seafood items in accordance with set recipes.
- Enforce proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard during regular and busy service periods.
- Maintain a clean and organised workstation, including proper use and storage of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Prepare meals for customers with special dietary requirements or food allergies as directed by the Chef.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures to maintain a safe kitchen environment at all times.
- Assist in inventory management and restocking of supplies.
- Creating daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Following food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Contribute to food presentation and basic plating under the guidance of chef.
- Follow established menu guidelines and instructions from the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality of all dishes.
Chef
Rajbhog Indian Restaurant
Templestowe, Australia
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored food preparation techniques and portion control to uphold recipe standards.
- Managed kitchen operations, including scheduling and shift coordination.
- Adhered to budget constraints for ingredient and equipment procurement.
- Stored food in appropriate containers with effective labeling systems.
- Maintained sanitation protocols to ensure a hygienic workspace.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies, and supervised kitchen staff efficiently.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following established recipes.
- Developed recipes and menus to maintain consistent quality in food production.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Prepared traditional Indian dishes using authentic recipes and fresh ingredients.
- Looking after safety and hygienic regulations and maintaining temperature controls as required.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC 01.2023 - 06/2023
Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC 07.2021 - 07.2022
Cert 4 in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC 08.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education
Skills
- Menu planning and recipe development
- Kitchen operations and staff supervision
- Budget management and quality control
- Effective communication and problem resolution
- Workstation organization and equipment maintenance
- Food safety compliance and sanitation
- Stock ordering and waste management
- Allergen awareness
- Staff coordination
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
- Hindi
Timeline
Cook
Roma Restaurant and Pizzeria
06.2025 - Current
Chef
Rajbhog Indian Restaurant
06.2023 - 12.2024
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
01.2023 - 06/2023
Cert 4 in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
07.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education