Lovish Mohan
Onehunga ,Auckland
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Handi
11.2015 - 11.2016
Sous Chef
The Block Cafe
02.2019 - 03.2023
- 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.
Head Chef
La Porchetta
11.2016 - 02.2019
- 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.
Sous Chef
The Frasers Cafe
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts
D.A.V College
Jalandhar,Punjab, India03.2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Frasers Cafe
03.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The Block Cafe
02.2019 - 03.2023
Head Chef
La Porchetta
11.2016 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
The Handi
11.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts
D.A.V College
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