Kunal Kushwaha
Blockhouse bay,Auckland
Summary
Professional Summary
I am looking for full time work in the role of Chef in the hospitality, tourism and recreation industry.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,Cafe and Retirement villages 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, watching Cooking Shows,Exercising, Reading Cookery books, Film.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Kneads All Day Cafe
04.2024 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- 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.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Sous Chef
Metlifecare Retirement Village
09.2021 - 01.2024
- 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
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
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
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
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
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Be responsible forbreakfast,lunchserviceinrunning different sections,including hot line, prep section
- Workingwithsousandheadcheftoimprovedishes
- WorkinginPlattingsection
- Stockrotationand storage
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
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
High School
Class 12 -
Tagore Public School
Diploma - Diploma in International Cookery And Pastry Level 5
NSIA
Auckland, AUKSkills
- Communication skills
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Kitchen Preparation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Management
- Supply Ordering
- Food Safety Regulations
- Dietary Requirements
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Nutritional knowledge
- Team Management
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Seasonal Menu Planning
Additional Information
- Transport: Personal Car
- Visa Status: NZ Permanent Residence
Certification
Diploma in International Cookery and patisserie
Level 4 and 5)
Food safety certificate unit 167
First aid certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
Kneads All Day Cafe
04.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Metlifecare Retirement Village
09.2021 - 01.2024
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
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
08.2014 - 09.2016
12 - Commerce
High School
Class 12 -
Tagore Public School
Diploma - Diploma in International Cookery And Pastry Level 5
NSIA
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