Saumya Rawat
Mildura,Vic
Summary
Skilled Chef with a proven track record at Princes Court Homes, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Expert in food safety and sanitation, with a flair for creative recipe development and allergen awareness. Demonstrated ability to lead and improve team performance, achieving high customer satisfaction through exceptional cooking techniques and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Princes Court Homes
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Food Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided support during high-volume shifts, effectively multitasking and prioritizing tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries from diverse suppliers, maintaining lists to minimize errors.
- Contributed to the development of new recipes, offering creative input on flavor combinations and presentation styles.
- Achieved a higher level of consistency in dish presentation by working closely with other team members and following established guidelines.
- Supported restaurant closing, restocking items and reporting shortages.
- Assisted guests with menu choices, recommending pairings in alignment with preferences.
- Utilized effective communication skills to coordinate with team members, facilitating collaboration and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to efficiently prepare orders in a timely manner, resulting in minimal wait times for customers.
Cook
Caffeine Extraction
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
Certificate III Certificate IV - Cookery
Sunitafe
Mildura, VICDiploma In Hospitality Management - Cookery
Mint International College
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Diploma In Leadership And Management -
Sunitafe
Mildura 12.2019
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Allergen awareness
- Frying techniques
Additional Information
Want to learn more about
developing menu
working on rosters
Cost control
Special diet understanding
Food cost analysis
Purchasing
Food prep planning
Kitchen operations management
Resource management
Complex problem solving
Culinary expertise
Timeline
Chef
Princes Court Homes
11.2023 - Current
Food Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
02.2021 - 08.2021
Cook
Caffeine Extraction
10.2019 - 03.2021
Certificate III Certificate IV - Cookery
Sunitafe
Diploma In Hospitality Management - Cookery
Mint International College
Diploma In Leadership And Management -
Sunitafe
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