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Simranjit Kaur

Summary

Accountable Chef Manager successful building effective culinary staff. Interested in promoting positive kitchen environments and willing to pitch in and help with tasks. Background working in cafe restaurant establishments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Manager

THE TIPSY GRILL
07.2021 - Current
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.

Chef

Auras Cafe
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

Customer Service Cashier

Ibrahim Eymir
01.2010 - 07.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.

Education

High School Diploma -

APEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023

High School Diploma -

BRIGHTON INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC
10.2014

High School Diploma -

Nova Collage
Melbourne, VIC
02.2012

Skills

  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Culinary Staff Management
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Dish Preparation
  • Cooking Skills
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Supply Ordering
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Menu Planning
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Portion Sizes
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Kitchen Management
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Waste Reduction
  • Special Dietary Requests
  • Kitchen Preparation
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Order Control
  • Food Safety
  • Team Management
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Cook Consistent Dishes
  • Train Staff
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Mentoring

Timeline

Chef Manager

THE TIPSY GRILL
07.2021 - Current

Chef

Auras Cafe
07.2017 - 07.2021

Customer Service Cashier

Ibrahim Eymir
01.2010 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

APEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

High School Diploma -

BRIGHTON INSTITUTE

High School Diploma -

Nova Collage

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