Simran Mehla
Bright
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Alpine Hotel, excelling in kitchen operations management and food presentation. Proven ability to create authentic dishes that enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business. Skilled in food storage and inventory management, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Alpine Hotel, Bright
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Cook
Hecho En Mexico
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Pavilion Hotel
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - Hospitality And Tourism Management
GEN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC05-2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
GEN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC04-2023
Certificate IV - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
GEN INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC10-2021
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Pantry restocking
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Knife use
- Food storage
Timeline
Chef
Alpine Hotel, Bright
04.2022 - Current
Cook
Hecho En Mexico
02.2020 - 03.2022
Cook
Pavilion Hotel
07.2019 - 02.2020
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - Hospitality And Tourism Management
GEN INSTITUTE
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
GEN INSTITUTE
Certificate IV - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
GEN INSTITUTE
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