Devyani Kumar
Glenfield,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Dundale's Fusion Fijian Cafe & Eatery
Blockhouse Bay
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Commis Chef
Kanu Gastropub Fiji
Nadi
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained food and equipment inventories and kept inventory records
- Prepared guest orders in friendly, timely and sufficient manner.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Commis Chef
BBQ Chicken
Lautoka
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepare meals in a friendly manner
- Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
- Established techniques of food presentation and food quality standards
Utility Worker
Fiji Airways
Nadi
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assists in maintaining accurate stock records in the inflight Stores;
- Assists in the clearance, transfer and export documentation required for inflight stores consignments for outstation caterers
- Assists in stores administration work and other delegated stores duties as and when required by the
Culinary Intern
First Landing Beach Resorts, Fiji
Nadi
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Presented meals to residents in friendly and pleasant manner
- Provided customer service to visitors and consumers.
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
Kitchen Hand
Taurus Curry House
Lautoka
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Education
Certificate III - Culinary Arts
Fiji National University
Nadi12.2018
High School Diploma -
Central College Lautoka
Lautoka 11.2016
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Ordering
- Recipe Development
- Food Prep Planning
- Food Safety and Sanitation
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Fiji
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Dundale's Fusion Fijian Cafe & Eatery
06.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
Kanu Gastropub Fiji
06.2022 - 01.2023
Commis Chef
BBQ Chicken
02.2022 - 04.2022
Utility Worker
Fiji Airways
04.2019 - 07.2019
Culinary Intern
First Landing Beach Resorts, Fiji
11.2018 - 01.2019
Kitchen Hand
Taurus Curry House
01.2017 - 04.2018
Certificate III - Culinary Arts
Fiji National University
High School Diploma -
Central College Lautoka