Mayank Mehta
Adelaide
Summary
Hardworking and reliable with strong ability of working in any environment. Offering consistency and progressive attitude. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Earl Of Leicester Hotel
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Chef
Eldercare Allambi
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained exacting standards of quality and performance.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Preparing different food items for different diet's like puree, minced and moist, soft and bite sized, easy to chew and regular.
- Prepared items for roasting, sauteing, frying and baking.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts.
- Preparing sandwiches, snacks for morning and afternoon tea.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per aged care standards.
Chef
Resthaven Bellevue Heights
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Boosted team morale and productivity with regular training sessions on culinary techniques and customer service standards.
Catering Assistant
Japara Aged Care
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Preparing different food items for different diet's like puree, minced and moist, soft and bite sized, easy to chew and regular.
- Prepared items for roasting, sauteing, frying and baking.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts.
- Preparing sandwiches, snacks for morning and afternoon tea.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per aged care standards.
Store Manager
Crust Pizza(Sydney)
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Adhered to company food, safety, quality and sanitation policies.
- Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
- Reviewed daily task list with employees and assigned tasks for completion.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
- Served customers by phone to take orders and answer product or service questions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
Catering Assistant(Aged Care)
Hammond Care
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to residents, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries from diverse suppliers, maintaining lists to minimize errors.
Education
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Industry - Hospitality
Kaplan Business School
Adelaide12.2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
Adelaide 10.2021
Skills
- Supply Estimates
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Inventory Management
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Food Prep Planning
- Culinary Trends
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional
Certification
FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
FIRST AID
MANUAL HANDLING
CHEF YEARLY TRAINING(2024)
Reference
ELDERCARE: Stacey.addis@eldercare.net.au (Manager)
RESTHAVEN: Pawan.kandel@resthaven.asn.au (Housekeeping coordinator)
Earl of leicester hotel : steve@earl.com.au (HEAD CHEF)
Timeline
Chef
Resthaven Bellevue Heights
07.2023 - 07.2024
Chef De Partie
Earl Of Leicester Hotel
04.2021 - Current
Chef
Eldercare Allambi
10.2020 - Current
Catering Assistant
Japara Aged Care
09.2019 - 08.2021
Store Manager
Crust Pizza(Sydney)
08.2017 - 08.2019
Catering Assistant(Aged Care)
Hammond Care
01.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Industry - Hospitality
Kaplan Business School
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Macallan College
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