Harmanjot Singh
Salisbury
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Celebration Club Indian Restaurant, I excel in food preparation and kitchen safety. Skilled in menu planning and team leadership, I significantly reduced food waste while ensuring high-quality standards. My adaptability and problem-solving skills contribute to exceptional culinary experiences.
Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.
High-performing Chef offering around 2 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Experienced with food preparation and kitchen assistance. Utilizes knife skills and food safety knowledge to enhance kitchen efficiency and dish quality. Knowledge of maintaining cleanliness and organization in busy culinary environment.
Offering blend of adaptability and willingness to learn and develop within kitchen environment. Brings understanding of food safety standards and commitment to maintaining clean, organized workspace. Ready to use and develop culinary preparation and teamwork skills .
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistant
St. Anna's Residential and Home Care
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Have knowledge about different diets ( Regular, Easy to chew, PU4, MM5 and SB6)
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Provided support during special events and catering functions, ensuring consistent quality across all offerings.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the kitchen when needed, maintaining smooth operations during staff absences or high-volume periods.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to Resident needs ( Regular and Easy to chew)
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Chef
Celebration Club Indian Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Education
Certificate 3 And Certificate 4 in Commercial Cook - Chef
Victorian Institute of Technology
Adelaide, SASkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen safety
- Menu supervision
- Knife skills
- Chef support
- Menu planning
- Food waste reduction
- Food handling
- Quality assurance
- Temperature control
- Portion control
Certification
. Food safety supervisor certificate
. First aid and CPR certificate.
. Manual handling certificate
Timeline
Chef Assistant
St. Anna's Residential and Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Chef
Celebration Club Indian Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
. Food safety supervisor certificate
. First aid and CPR certificate.
. Manual handling certificate
Certificate 3 And Certificate 4 in Commercial Cook - Chef
Victorian Institute of Technology
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