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Rajpreet Kaur

Summary

High-performing Chef offering one years of restaurant experience and 2 year in aged care. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Catering Industries
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Chef's Assistant

Kebabiya
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
  • Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.

Education

Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma's Hospital - Hospitality

Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023

Diploma of Dental Technology - Dental Laboratory Technology

Ransford College
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
05.2021

Skills

  • Staff Coordination
  • Meal Preparation
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Business Management
  • Cost Control
  • Resource Management
  • Menu Development
  • Purchasing
  • Pantry Restocking
  • Kitchen Operations
  • New Hire Training
  • Operations Management
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Food Quality
  • Effective Communications
  • Menu Planning
  • Utensils and Equipment
  • Process Improvements
  • Kitchen Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Recipes and Menu Planning

Timeline

Chef

Catering Industries
01.2021 - Current

Chef's Assistant

Kebabiya
11.2019 - 10.2020

Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma's Hospital - Hospitality

Acumen Education

Diploma of Dental Technology - Dental Laboratory Technology

Ransford College

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