Tarunbhai Patel
Kings Park
Summary
Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Coles Group
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling of fragile items to minimize breakage or damage.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new inventory management system, contributing to reduced order processing times and improved warehouse organization.
- Consistently met daily quotas while maintaining high-quality standards in product handling during the picking process.
- Improved efficiency within the team by sharing knowledge of optimal picking routines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall productivity and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in more accurate order fulfillment rates over time.
Crew Team Member
Hungry Jacks
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted fellow crew members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations without compromising quality standards.
- Expedited food preparation processes by efficiently assembling orders according to established guidelines.
- Increased overall efficiency by promptly restocking supplies as required during shifts.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels, rotating stock, and adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for both staff and customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service.
Kitchen Hand
Buza Chiken & Bear
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff members, improving overall team performance and productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with senior chefs to develop new menu items, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Contributed to a decrease in kitchen accidents by consistently adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing any hazards or concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and presenting visually appealing dishes in a timely manner.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
Kitchen Hand
NAUM BBQ (Japanese/Korean Food)
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Queens College OF Vocational Education
Melbourne, VIC 04.2001 -
MBA - Masters of Management For Engineers
CQUniversity
Melbourne, VIC 04.2001 -
Bachelor's of Engineering - Instrumentation And Control Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Workplace Safety
Customer Service
Complaint resolution
Operations and procedural knowledge
Kitchen Support
Order Management
Menu Memorization
Order Taking
Cash handling expertise
Timeline
Team Member
Coles Group
07.2022 - Current
Crew Team Member
Hungry Jacks
08.2021 - 04.2022
Kitchen Hand
Buza Chiken & Bear
11.2020 - 07.2021
Kitchen Hand
NAUM BBQ (Japanese/Korean Food)
07.2019 - 10.2020
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Queens College OF Vocational Education
04.2001 -
MBA - Masters of Management For Engineers
CQUniversity
04.2001 -
Bachelor's of Engineering - Instrumentation And Control Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
04.2001 -