Tanbir Kaur
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Touch of India
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Prepared diverse Indian dishes using traditional cooking methods and spices.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely food preparation and service.
- Developed seasonal menus reflecting authentic Indian flavors and culinary trends.
- Implemented quality control measures for food presentation and taste consistency.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored food preparation records, storage containers and labelling systems.
- Shorted cross contamination methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Planned orders, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Inspected seasonings and garnishes during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Entree Chef
Indian Mehfil
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared a variety of authentic Indian dishes following traditional recipes.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies to ensure freshness.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Conducted quality checks on food presentation and taste before serving.
- Implemented food safety standards to comply with health regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Cook
Touch of India
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient selection for seasonal offerings.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Macallan College
East Brisbane10.2022
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Macallan College
East Brisbane09.2020
Skills
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Time management
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Food quality
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Vegan cooking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Temperature control
- Food and beverage pairing
- Meal preparation
- Knife skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Garnishing techniques
- Stock ordering
- Order delivery practices
- Food preparation techniques
- Frying techniques
- Culinary training
Languages
English, Punjabi, Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Touch of India
09.2025 - Current
Entree Chef
Indian Mehfil
02.2023 - 08.2025
Cook
Touch of India
03.2021 - 01.2023
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - undefined
Macallan College
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Macallan College