Aravinth Bala
Auckland,AUK
Summary
As a progressive, contemporary culinary professional, I would like to use my education and experience to benefit a like minded Bistro, Restaurant, Hotel, or Cafe establishment. I am very open minded and can work on any aspect of the kitchen as well as prepare any course of meal or dish. I also have all necessary certificate required to practice my trade. Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Head Chef with 10 years of success in casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Gloria jean's coffees
Glenfield, Auckland
01.2024 - Current
- Overseeing the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes.
- Delegating tasks and resolving issues as they arise. .
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations.
- Liaising with Manager to ensure operations run smoothly.
Senior Chef De Partie
The Rydges AUckland
Auckland
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Head Chef
Mexico Restaurant
Silverdale
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Head Chef
Fresco Family and Restaurent
Gulf Harbor Village
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Order Supplies, Approve all food before they leave the kitchen, Ensure serving quality & no problem during serving, Forecast supply needs & Estimate costs, Develop menu, ensure efficiency of the kitchen staff, Weigh & Portion and ensure production of quality and consistent food, Assign tasks that are less complicated to lower kitchen staff, order food supplies from designated supplier and mange stock of the food, organize duty Roaster for kitchen staff.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Head Chef
Wharf Road Cafe
Coromandel Town
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Order Supplies, Approve all food before they leave the kitchen, Ensure serving quality & no problem during serving, Forecast supply needs & Estimate costs, Develop menu, ensure efficiency of the kitchen staff, Weigh & Portion and ensure production of quality and consistent food, Assign tasks that are less complicated to lower kitchen staff, order food supplies from designated supplier and mange stock of the food, organize duty Roaster for kitchen staff.
Chef De Partie
Bodrum Kitchen- Mediterranean food
Auckland
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within company specialty, Managing and training demi-chef de parties & commi chef's, Helping sous chef and Head chef to develop new dishes and menus, Ensuring me and my team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety, Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit.
Temporary Chef
Recruitment Network
Auckland
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepare food, Packaging food, Worked multiple stations, Performed basic tasks according to a highly specific departmental policies and procedures.
Chef De Partie
Circus Circus Cafe
Mount Eden- Auckland
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within my knowledge, Managing and training demi-chef DE parties & commie, Helping the Sous chef and Head chef to develop new dishes and menus, To Ensuring me and my team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety, Monitoring portion and waste control.
Commi Chef
Neighborhood Brew Bar
Auckland- Kingsland
01.2015 - 10.2016
- To ensure that all food prepared in the kitchen meet quality standards and specifications, To comply with all health & safety, and hygiene standard, and to maintain a smart appearance, To ensure that the highest quality of preparation and presentation is met at all stages of preparation and presentation, To assist the head chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring that all food quality, hygiene, safety and customer service standards are adhered to, To offer ideas for improving cooking and preparation techniques, To be punctual and to meet scheduled time frames for prepping and cleaning duties.
Facility Management
ASB Bank
Auckland
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsible for making sure that buildings And their services meet the needs of the people work in there, Responsible for services such as cleaning, security & Parking, To make sure the surroundings environment is in a suitable condition to work.
Customer Service
Nando's Chicken
Auckland
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Took orders, served restaurant patron and assisted at the cash register, Managing Collection and Banking Process, Handling Customer Queries and Floor Maintenance.
Education
Environmental Health -
Massey University
01-2023
Diploma - International Culinary Arts
Cornell Institute
01.2015
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Customer Service
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership
- Culinary Techniques
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
- Food Safety Regulations
- Inventory Rotation
- Plating and Presentation
- Heat Control
- Banquets and Catering
- Dish Preparation
- Budget Development
- Knowledge of Kitchen Tools
- Grilling
- Vendor Relations
- Kitchen Management
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Safety
- Recipe Creation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Retention
- Equipment Maintenance
- Staff Training
- Employee Retention Strategies
- Professional Networking
- Menu Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Presentation
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Management
- Process Improvements
- Team Management
- Cost Reduction
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Volley Ball
- Hiking
- Football
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Head Chef
Gloria jean's coffees
01.2024 - Current
Senior Chef De Partie
The Rydges AUckland
10.2023 - 01.2024
Head Chef
Mexico Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Fresco Family and Restaurent
04.2021 - 04.2022
Head Chef
Wharf Road Cafe
10.2020 - 03.2021
Chef De Partie
Bodrum Kitchen- Mediterranean food
01.2018 - 07.2020
Temporary Chef
Recruitment Network
07.2017 - 12.2017
Chef De Partie
Circus Circus Cafe
12.2016 - 05.2017
Commi Chef
Neighborhood Brew Bar
01.2015 - 10.2016
Facility Management
ASB Bank
10.2013 - 12.2014
Customer Service
Nando's Chicken
04.2013 - 10.2013
Environmental Health -
Massey University
Diploma - International Culinary Arts
Cornell Institute
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