Tresa Kalyani
Truganina,VIC
Summary
Chef with 7 years of culinary experience. Maintains and handles all operations for establishment and staff. have knowledge of baking as well.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Breslin Bar And Grill
South bank, VIC
02.2020 - Current
- Ensured quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food from line activities
- Supervised the preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes that delighted patrons and brought them back to the restaurant consistently
- Experimented new dish creations by incorporating customer recommendations and feedback
Head Chef
The Hub
Northcote, VIC
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues
- Mentored more than 4 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
Chef
Cervo
crown, VIC
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances including the grill, stove and oven
- Talked to patrons about their dietary issues and food allergies and prepared meals that met their needs
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Cook
Nandos
St albans, VIC
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Sanitized all pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety for customers
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items
- Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods
Education
High School Diploma -
Holmesglen Institute
Chadstone, VIC5 2016
High School Diploma -
Aveta
Melbourne, VIC4 2018
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation guidelines
- Signature dish creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Performance improvement
- Food spoilage prevention
- Problem-solving
- Made-to-order meals
- Company quality standards
- Operations management
- Menu planning
- Effective communications
- Food preparation
- Team leadership
- Baking and broiling skills
- Food inventories
- New hire training
- Food preparation and safety
- Budgeting
- Forecasting and planning
- Team Leadership
- Fine-dining expertise
Timeline
Chef
Breslin Bar And Grill
02.2020 - Current
Head Chef
The Hub
09.2017 - 03.2018
Chef
Cervo
01.2016 - 12.2017
Cook
Nandos
07.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Holmesglen Institute
High School Diploma -
Aveta
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