Dedicated chef with strong skills in meal preparation and food plating. Experienced in training kitchen staff and maintaining cleanliness, committed to elevating culinary standards and enhancing team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
Sandhurst club
sandhurst, VIC
02.2025 - 07.2025
Prepared and plated dishes according to menu specifications and presentation standards.
Assisted head chef with daily kitchen operations and food preparation tasks.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food delivery during peak hours.
Conducted inventory checks for kitchen supplies and communicated needs to management.
Developed recipes under supervision, contributing creative ideas for seasonal menus.
Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and equipment usage.
Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling and storage of ingredients.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout service.
chef
populus cafe
Berwick, VIC
02.2023 - 02.2024
Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal food quality and consistency.
Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding special requests and menu changes.
Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
chef
The coffee club
Pakenham , VIC
03.2021 - 01.2023
Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
Coordinated food orders during peak hours to ensure timely service delivery.
Monitored food quality and freshness, ensuring adherence to The Coffee Club standards.
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations consistently.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Queens College of Voactional Education
Melbourne, VIC
04-2021
Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Queens College of Voactional Education
Melbourne, VIC
07-2020
Skills
Meal preparation
Food plating
Food safety compliance
Recipe development
Inventory management
Kitchen management
Staff training
Quality control
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Time management
Problem solving
Languages
Punjabi
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Sandhurst club
02.2025 - 07.2025
chef
populus cafe
02.2023 - 02.2024
chef
The coffee club
03.2021 - 01.2023
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Queens College of Voactional Education
Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery