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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, VIC
5 2016

High School Diploma -

Aveta
Melbourne, VIC
4 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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