Varun Kumar
615/208 A'beckett Street,Victoria
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented restaurant team members with strong background in FOH as well. Works great with team members and seeks out customer service moments. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook, Chef Intern
The Workers Food Room
02.2021 - Current
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Front of House Employee
The Workers Food Room
08.2020 - Current
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
Team Member
MacDonalds
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
Certificate IV - Cookery
Accumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne03.2023
Certificate III - Hospitality
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Melbourne, VIC12.2022
Diploma of Building And Construction - Carpentry
Orange International College
Melbourne, VIC04.2022
Bachelor of Business - Business Administration
University of Sunshine Coast
Australia2020
High School Diploma -
The Oxford School of Education
India2018
Skills
- Restaurant Operation
- Meal Preparation
- Hospitality Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Guest Satisfaction
- POS Inventory System Operation
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Phone Inquiries
- Ingredients Measuring
- Cooking
- Contamination Prevention
- Cleaning and Sanitization
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food storage
- Allergen awareness
Timeline
Cook, Chef Intern
The Workers Food Room
02.2021 - Current
Front of House Employee
The Workers Food Room
08.2020 - Current
Team Member
MacDonalds
01.2019 - 08.2023
Certificate IV - Cookery
Accumen Institute of Further Education
Certificate III - Hospitality
Acumen Institute of Further Education
Diploma of Building And Construction - Carpentry
Orange International College
Bachelor of Business - Business Administration
University of Sunshine Coast
High School Diploma -
The Oxford School of Education
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