Yash Tandon
Toorak,VIC
Summary
Highly skilled Wait Staff Member experienced in supporting restaurant operations. Maintained communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. Expert at providing exceptional customer service by quickly and energetically completing special requests. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Munich Brauhaus
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023 - Current
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Wait Staff Member
Munich Brauhaus
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, cleaning floors.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner in order to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items including ingredients and preparation methods for each dish offered on menu.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hot plates or sharp objects.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by wiping down surfaces, emptying garbage cans.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Banking And Finance
Monash University
Clayton, VIC06-2023
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian Institute of Entrepreneurship
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Menu Knowledge
- POS System Operation
- Supply Restocking
- Table Setting
- Safe Food Handling
- Dish Preparation
- Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
- Sales Expertise
- Special Dietary Requirements
- High-Volume Dining
- Positive and Professional
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Food Handling
- Food Presentation
- Food Handler Certification
- High Volume Production Capability
- Plating and Presentation
- Focused and Disciplined
Certification
- RSA Certificate
- Basic Food Safety for Handlers Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Received multiple positive reviews on the google page for my current restaurant for great service.
- Received bonuses for achieving sales targets.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Munich Brauhaus
11.2023 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Munich Brauhaus
04.2022 - 10.2023
Graduate Certificate - Banking And Finance
Monash University
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian Institute of Entrepreneurship
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