Kunal Kushwaha
CHEF
Blockhouse bay,Auckland
Summary
- I'm looking for full time work in the role of Chef in the hospitality, tourism and recreation industry. PERSONAL STATEMENT I am reliable, punctual and hard working person who studied Diploma in International Cookery and patisserie (level 5) Working in A la Cart Restaurants, bars and Cafe has strengthened my culinary abilities, my personal work ethic and made me understand and consider how teamwork one of the most important factors within a kitchen brigade. All these Experiences have contributed to my skill set and developed my character in the kitchen as a chef; my daily motivation helps me strive to learn new cooking techniques, methods of cookery and food knowledge from more experienced professional chefs. Currently I am pursuing a job that will motivate me and push my limits towards becoming a more confident well rounded chef. My interests include Cooking, Exercising, Reading Cookery books, Film.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sous Chef
Metlifecare Retirement Village
09.2021 - Current
- Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
- Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
- Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Supervising all kitchen stations.Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels Being responsible for health and safety
- Being responsible for food hygiene practices Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
- Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Head chef
Coffee Lab
Auckland
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsibility for the operation and organization of a designated part of the kitchen
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creation ensuring the variety and quality of the serving
- To Responsible for all cooking, baking, preparation food for daily menus and cabinet food as required
- To responsible for health and safety in the kitchen To order food Supplies for daily uses
- Submit cost proposals for menu items.
Head Chef
Friday I Am In Love Cafe
Auckland
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Be responsible forbreakfast,lunchservice inrunning different sections,including hotline, prepsection andbaking
- Making Cabinet food, forexampleMuffins, scones, pie,sausage, cakes,sandwiches slices
- Beresponsible for Catering menu,planning Menusandordering food Training kitchenstaff Maintainingfood safetyandfoodhygiene
Head Chef
Columbus Coffee
Auckland
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsibility cooks line, hot section and preparation sections
- Making all items from the menu including breakfast and lunch
- Stock rotation and storage Ordering and check delivery Making cabinet food and catering menu
- Training kitchen staff
Chef De Partie
Melba Cafe
Auckland
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsibility forlarder section and hotsection:raw andcolddishesand salads
- Being responsibledressing andsauces
- Bein chargedesserts,including baking, creatingdecoration
- Stockrotation and storage
- Temperature checking.
Chef De Partie
Major Sprout Café
Auckland
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Be responsible forbreakfast,lunchserviceinrunning different sections,including hot line, prep section
- Workingwithsousandheadcheftoimprovedishes
- WorkinginPlattingsection
- Stockrotationand storage
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
Auckland
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Working in a pizza section, making Dough, sauces and all preparation
- Maintaining food hygiene and safety Checking delivery food
Education
12 - Commerce
Class 12 -
Tagore Public School
New Delhi, India 03.2010 - 05.2011
Diploma - Diploma in International Cookery And Pastry Level 5
NSIA
01.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Communication skills
Menu memorization
Menu development
Signature dish creation
Food plating and presentation
Baking and broiling skills
Recipes and menu planning
Stocking and replenishing
Catering background
Order delivery practices
Food preparation and safety
Menu memorization
Safe handling
Forecasting and planning
Budgeting
Additional Information
- Transport: Personal Car
- Visa Status: Permanent Residence
Certification
Food safety certificate
Timeline
Sous Chef
Metlifecare Retirement Village
09.2021 - Current
Head chef
Coffee Lab
08.2020 - 09.2021
Head Chef
Friday I Am In Love Cafe
10.2019 - 08.2020
Head Chef
Columbus Coffee
09.2018 - 10.2019
Chef De Partie
Melba Cafe
10.2017 - 09.2018
Chef De Partie
Major Sprout Café
10.2016 - 09.2017
Food safety certificate
09-2015
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
08.2014 - 09.2016
Diploma - Diploma in International Cookery And Pastry Level 5
NSIA
01.2014 - 05.2015
Class 12 -
Tagore Public School
03.2010 - 05.2011