Prashneel Pritesh Kumar
Warkworth,New Zealand
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising sous chef with a solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Highly effective in operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. With a 9-year background in the high-end restaurant industry, has successfully handled any challenge that has come their way. Achieves remarkable results by collaborating with head chefs and kitchen staff to consistently meet high standards for taste, presentation, and service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Pete & Mary's Eatery
07.2023 - 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.
- 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.
Sous Chef
Aldo's Restaurant
03.2023 - 05.2024
Chef De Partie
Chocolate Brown And Bayside Bistro
05.2022 - 04.2023
Chef De Partie
Plume Restaurant
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted
Demi Chef
Plume Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2020
Commis Chef
Plume Vineyard Restaurant
11.2018 - 07.2019
Commis Chef
Marriott Fiji Momi bay
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and disinfection of kitchen surfaces
- Performed assigned cooking tasks to float and relieve chefs throughout kitchen
- Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Rotated food stock, using up older items first and rejecting expired goods
- Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory
Commis Chef
Outrigger Fiji beach resort
03.2015 - 06.2017
Trainee Chef
Outrigger Fiji beach resort
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use
- Rotated food stocks, using older items first and tossing expired products
- Handled food deliveries and made sure all items were processed and then placed into inventory
Education
NZQF-Certificate IV - Cookery
Service IQ
01.2021
Certificate III - Cookery
Fiji National University
01.2014
Skills
- Food allergy understanding
- Stocking and replenishing
- Menu development
- Food preparation and safety
- Plating and presentation
- Motivational team management
- Equipment cleaning
- Kitchen leadership
References
Atesh Ram, Head Chef, (021) 209-8880, Atesh@plumerestaurant.co.nz
Timeline
Sous Chef
Pete & Mary's Eatery
07.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Aldo's Restaurant
03.2023 - 05.2024
Chef De Partie
Chocolate Brown And Bayside Bistro
05.2022 - 04.2023
Chef De Partie
Plume Restaurant
11.2020 - 04.2022
Demi Chef
Plume Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2020
Commis Chef
Plume Vineyard Restaurant
11.2018 - 07.2019
Commis Chef
Marriott Fiji Momi bay
06.2017 - 04.2018
Commis Chef
Outrigger Fiji beach resort
03.2015 - 06.2017
Trainee Chef
Outrigger Fiji beach resort
02.2014 - 02.2015
Certificate III - Cookery
Fiji National University
NZQF-Certificate IV - Cookery
Service IQ
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