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Gurpreet Singh Mahal

Christchurch ,Canterbury

Summary

Professional culinary artist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at creating innovative dishes, ensuring quality, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering excellent results in dynamic settings. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and staff training.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Horse and Jockey
Christchurch NZ
06.2023 - Current

Redesign the menu and add some internationally stuff in menu .

  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.

Chef De Partie (tandoor)

Naturals Poltary
Tohana India
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Culinary Head Chef

Colonial@scotts
Singapore
08.2014 - 09.2021
  • 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.
  • Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

Pizza Maker

Domino’s
Chandigarh
12.2011 - 11.2013
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Art

Govt Sr Sec School
Jakhal Haryana (India )
06.2007

Skills

  • Recipe creation
  • Portion standards
  • Entree preparation
  • Inventory oversight
  • Special events
  • Food cost control

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Horse and Jockey
06.2023 - Current

Chef De Partie (tandoor)

Naturals Poltary
09.2021 - 03.2023

Culinary Head Chef

Colonial@scotts
08.2014 - 09.2021

Pizza Maker

Domino’s
12.2011 - 11.2013

Bachelor Of Arts - Art

Govt Sr Sec School
Gurpreet Singh Mahal