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Urvi Mehta

Sydney

Summary

Passionate and innovative Chef with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments, including fine dining, high-volume restaurants, and catering operations. Skilled in creating diverse, seasonal menus with a strong focus on quality, flavor, and presentation. Adept in kitchen management, team development, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to work with a variety of culinary teams to streamline operations and consistently exceed guest expectations. Committed to continuous culinary learning, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Cook/Line Cook

Woodberry Kitchen & Artifact Coffee
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Trained new staff members on kitchen procedures, ensuring consistency in quality among all team members.
  • Collaborated with the banquet team to ensure timely delivery of meals, resulting in positive feedback from clients.

Line Cook

Jailbreak Foodworks
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Culinary Intern

McCormick & Co Inc
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Successfully contributed to catering events with professional ingredient preparation and service.
  • Enhanced company performance by integrating industry trends into offerings.
  • Innovatively developed recipes through experimentation with unique ingredients.

Barista (Earn&Learn Scholarship)

The Egg
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Operated cash registers and handled cash and card transactions
  • Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays
  • Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality

Chef

The Deckhouse Woolwich
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates
  • Monitored line to maintain consistent quality, quantity, and presentation
  • Maintained high food quality standards

Student Barista

Ryde Secondary College
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
  • Developed beverage menu, recipes, specialty coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing
  • Monitored feedback to improve drinks/service

Kitchen Help

Grand Pacific Group
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, keeping supplies on hand for customer loads
  • Food prep- veg/fruit, meat fabrication, sauces
  • Monitored inventory to minimize product loss

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Ryde Secondary College
10.2022

Hospitality Cert 1 & Cert 2 in Culinary Arts -

TAFE
10.2022

Skills

  • FOH Operations & Guest Satisfaction
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Knife Use
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • BOH Operations
  • Recipe development
  • High hygienic standards
  • Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Banquet Cook/Line Cook

Woodberry Kitchen & Artifact Coffee
03.2025 - 05.2025

Line Cook

Jailbreak Foodworks
01.2025 - 03.2025

Culinary Intern

McCormick & Co Inc
09.2024 - 12.2024

Barista (Earn&Learn Scholarship)

The Egg
09.2023 - 04.2024

Chef

The Deckhouse Woolwich
07.2021 - 05.2023

Kitchen Help

Grand Pacific Group
05.2021 - 06.2021

Student Barista

Ryde Secondary College
02.2019 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Ryde Secondary College

Hospitality Cert 1 & Cert 2 in Culinary Arts -

TAFE

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America

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