Rajwinder Kaur
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork, and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing, and cutting techniques. It comes equipped with several years of related experience. 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. Experienced in fast-paced environments, and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Indian Hut
Brisbane, QLD
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Preparation of food items before the arrival of guests.
- Operation of various kitchen appliances, such as a blender and mixer.
- Cutting vegetables, meals, and seafood for meal preparation.
- Keeping track of stock and rotating stock to keep them fresh, as required.
- Portioning, arranging, and garnishing food for presentation to customers.
- Adjusting food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
- Receiving and checking the quality of deliveries (as required).
- Estimation of food consumption to avoid wastage, as required.
- Assist in the opening and closing of the kitchen.
- Experience with specialized kitchen equipment and tools.
Cook
Sultans Middle Easten Grill
Brisbane, QLD
03.2023 - Current
- Proficient in grilling meats, vegetables, and preparing traditional and Middle Eastern dishes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Assisted in prep work, including marinating meats, and chopping, dicing, and slicing vegetables.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service provided.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cookery
Imagine Education
Southport, QLDSkills
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food preparation
- Portion control
- Menu planning
- Stock rotation
- Problem solving
- Food safety compliance
- Knife skills
- Recipe development
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Food inspection
- Creative plating
- Time management
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking
Timeline
Cook
Sultans Middle Easten Grill
03.2023 - Current
Cook
Indian Hut
08.2022 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Cookery
Imagine Education
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