simranjit singh
White Rock,BC
Summary
High-performing Chef offering Number years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Wexford
11.2023 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
uber driver
uber
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Casually drove Uber on weekends for picking up passengers, transporting clients between places and keeping the vehicle in good condition
- Have a good record of safe driving, effective communication, time management and customer service.
head chef
bombay to byron indian restaurant
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Worked full-time, supervised and coordinated the entire kitchen staff
- Did bulk cooking, created menus, oversaw inventory of restaurant supplies
- Trained new staff and ensured the maintenance of food quality and hygiene.
warehouse team member
bunnings warehouse
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked part-time in Australia’s largest household hardware and garden centre chain
- Being a part of the large team always been responsible for the best customer experience across the store, stock management and serving customers on check-outs as Retail sales assistant.
warehouse team member
Big w
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked part-time in an Australian chain of discount department store
- As a warehouse worker organised orders for pickup and delivery
- Stocked, scanned and recorded product inventory.
courier delivery
Australian post
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked part-time, performing the courier service and ensuring timely delivery of packages, following safety rules and keeping accurate records
cook
Shimla curry house
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Worked part-time, cooking different menu items
- Safe food handling and maintaining smooth and productive work flow.
Education
Advanced DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD03.2020
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD04.2019
CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERy -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD06.2018
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD03.2018
advanced DIPLOMA OF business -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD11.2016
DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD10.2015
DIPLOMA OF business -
SPENCER COLLEGE
BRISBANE, QLD05.2015
Skills
- Professional and have effective people skills
- Excellence in Authentic Indian Cuisine
- Quick learner
- Efficient customer servicing skills
- Efficiently work in fast-pace and stressful environments
- Good leadership skills
- Great time management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Food Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Supervision
- Special Event Catering
- Banquets and catering
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Ingredient Selection
- Fine-dining expertise
- Allergy awareness
- Staff Training
- Workflow Coordination
- Forecasting and planning
- Creative Thinking
- Meal Preparation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Garnishing and Plating
- Safe Food Handling
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Recipe Development
- Quality Control
- Decision-Making
- Food Prep Planning
- Food Production
- Menu Item Pricing
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Catering and Events
- Team Leadership
- Restaurant Operations
- Team Collaboration
- Food inventories
- Relationship Building
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Special Events
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Staff Scheduling
- Prioritization and Organization
- Signature dish creation
- Plating and presentation
- Grilling
- Food Pairing Knowledge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Activities
Always passionate to learn something new. Never hesitate to go few extra miles to give my best in any kind of job. Always ready to assist people in need.
Timeline
Head Chef
The Wexford
11.2023 - Current
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
08.2023 - 11.2023
uber driver
uber
04.2021 - 08.2023
warehouse team member
bunnings warehouse
02.2019 - 03.2021
warehouse team member
Big w
07.2017 - 01.2019
head chef
bombay to byron indian restaurant
06.2017 - 08.2023
courier delivery
Australian post
07.2015 - 06.2017
cook
Shimla curry house
07.2014 - 06.2017
Advanced DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERy -
SPENCER COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
SPENCER COLLEGE
advanced DIPLOMA OF business -
SPENCER COLLEGE
DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -
SPENCER COLLEGE
DIPLOMA OF business -
SPENCER COLLEGE
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