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Gurdeep Singh

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

I'm a dynamic and results-driven Chef de Partie with extensive experience at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, Pukekohe. I came to New Zealand in 2015 and have been working professionally in various restaurants as experience in food safety and handling, with a proven track record of assisting kitchen teams and enhancing food quality. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while ensuring efficient work is done in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Burger Burger
Takapuna, Auckland
10.2021 - Current
  • Working in kitchen as a chef along the owner or head chef
  • Preparing the kitchen meals and serving the food with good standard.
  • Running the section in a peak time.
  • Working on fryer section and as well on pan section when its needed in busy time

Senior chef de partie

Lone Star Cafe & Bar Pukekohe
Auckland, Auckland
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Plated in an attractive manner according to restaurant standards.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Worked as senior chef in the absence of head chef and managed the kitchen staff in a proper manner.
  • Worked on the fryer and pan section so I know about the steaks temp. and all the other stuff like chicken, fish, seafood etc.
  • Have done the ordering, in absence of head chef.
  • Planned and directed food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Breakfast Chef

The Sugar grill Cafe
Te Atatu peninsula, Auckland
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Worked on all section in busy period.
  • Knowledge about making the scones, muffins and cabinet food
  • Managed the whole kitchen team and run the kitchen in absence of senior chefs.
  • Worked on every section of the kitchen like pan like and on grill section.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Buffalo Bar and grill
Auckland
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Controlling and directing the food preparation process
  • Managing and working closely with all other chefs of all levels.
  • Being responsible for health and safety in the kitchen.
  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices
  • Look for ways to stop the spoilage of infrequently used items.

Kitchen Assistant

Shivani’s taste matters
Papatoetoe, Auckland
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Unload and put away food, and other supplies.
  • Maintain the kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies.
  • Prepare other food if needed.
  • Helping the chef with food preparation according to the menu.

Education

Diploma - Professional Cookery Level 4 And 5

IGNITE COLLEGES
Manurewa
01-2022

Diploma - Business level 5 and 6

Royal Business College
Auckland
03-2017

Skills

  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food safety and handling
  • Food preparation and spoilage prevention
  • Portion control standards
  • Temperature management
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Team collaboration standards
  • Order fulfillment practices

References

  • Vishavdeep Singh Gill, Senior Sous Chef, Lone Star Cafe and Bar Newmarket, 0225704791
  • Pardeep Singh Gill, Head Chef, Lone Star Pukekohe, 0273417383
  • Phillip Clark, Owner or Head Chef, The Sugar Grill, 0272853043
  • Sjaan Glas, Hospitality Manager, Lone Star (Pukekohe), 021502169

Visa Status

AEWV Work visa, 12/31/28

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Burger Burger
10.2021 - Current

Senior chef de partie

Lone Star Cafe & Bar Pukekohe
06.2020 - 08.2021

Breakfast Chef

The Sugar grill Cafe
01.2019 - 06.2020

CHEF DE PARTIE

Buffalo Bar and grill
09.2017 - 07.2018

Kitchen Assistant

Shivani’s taste matters
07.2015 - 03.2017

Diploma - Professional Cookery Level 4 And 5

IGNITE COLLEGES

Diploma - Business level 5 and 6

Royal Business College
Gurdeep Singh