Ripanjot Kaur

Chef de Partie

The Lions Club

10.2022 - Current

Kept kitchen organized with easy-to-access ingredients.
Organized team activities in kitchen maintenance, stock management and food rotation to eliminate issues with product expiration
Interviewed and trained back-of-house employees at various levels.
Prepared high-quality dishes to delight customers and draw in new clientele.
Demonstrated correct cooking techniques to staff to increase team skill level.
Built positive relationships with customers by visiting tables and engaging in friendly conversations.
Estimated required amount of ingredients and supplies to optimize inventory for forecasted demand.
Supervised food preparation, plating and presentation to increase quality.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.