Lovepreet Singh
Hastings,Saint Leonards
Summary
- Energetic and enthusiastic person with can do attitude, very focused on challenges with achieving goals.
- Career aim is to work in a commercial kitchen that will bestow me with the opportunity to develop my practical skills in this field and enhance my knowledge.
- I would like to use my experience skills and knowledge to gain secure ongoing employment.
- High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Breakers Café & Bar
Napier, New Zealand
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Baker
Melting Pot Café
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
Chef
Café Ephesus
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Baker
A4 bakery and café
Te puke, New Zealand
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
Key Operator
Kraft Heinz
Hastings
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced productivity by streamlining key operating processes and implementing efficient workflows.
- Trained new team members on key operating procedures, boosting their competence and confidence in the role.
- Implemented safety protocols for all key operations, creating a secure working environment for employees.
- Coordinated efforts with quality assurance teams to maintain consistency in product output across all stages of production.
Education
New Zealand diploma in cookery (level5) - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, NZ12.2016
Food Safety Certificate 167&168 And City & Guilds - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, NZ11.2016
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level4 - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, NZ01.2016
Skills
- I can use initiative in problem solving and can identify the best steps to keep the customer happy and solve any problems in the kitchen
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
Reliability
Physically fit, energetic and healthy body, Good Communication Skills., Good Reliability record ever since., Punctual and no hesitation to work overtime.
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Key Operator
Kraft Heinz
01.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Breakers Café & Bar
Baker
Melting Pot Café
Chef
Café Ephesus
Baker
A4 bakery and café
New Zealand diploma in cookery (level5) - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Food Safety Certificate 167&168 And City & Guilds - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level4 - Hotel Management
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology