PREM MODI
AUCKLAND,AUK
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fast Food Cook
Freaky Burger and tacos Ltd
Takapuna , Auckland
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels of ingredients.
- Engaged with customers to address special requests and dietary needs.
- Participated in training new staff on cooking procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated deep fryer machines safely following safety guidelines.
Valet Driver
Secure Parking
Auckland airport , Auckland
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Parked vehicles safely in designated areas, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Assistant Baker
Pak’nSave
BOP, Tauranga
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated ovens and baking equipment to ensure optimal baking conditions.
- Assisted in mixing and preparing dough for various baked goods.
Chef de Partie
Frankie Food Ltd
Greeton, Tauranga
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Can work under pressure to finish the deadline.
- Easy to understand the recipe and able to follow recipe.
- Ensure that all customers receive the best possible products.
- Responsible for keeping equipment and environment in a clean, tidy, working condition.
- Maintain standards for food safety and health safety.
Commis Chef
Burger Burger Food Ltd
Tauranga, BOP
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for burgers and sides.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute daily menu items efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies and ingredients.
Commis Chef
Jack Dusty Ale House Bar Restaurant
Tauranga
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for burgers and sides.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies and ingredients.
- Followed food safety standards during food handling and storage.
Education
LEVEL 5 - CULINARY ARTS ADVANCED
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Mokoia, NZ01-2022
LEVEL 4 - CULINARY ARTS
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Mokoia, NZ01-2021
Skills
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Portion sizes
- Food spoilage prevention
- Multitasking
- Sanitation techniques
- Working quickly and effectively
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Professional standards
- Employee scheduling
- Supervision
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Recipe execution
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Customer interaction
- Team collaboration
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Learning new things
- Traveling and trying new food
- Making new friends
References
- Sarj Hada, Course Tutor Level 5, Sarji.Hada@toiohomai.ac.nz, +64204751000, Frankies Food Limited, 02102649871, frankiesfoodlimited@gmail.com, 200 Chadwick Road, Greeton, 3112
- Sukhraj Singh, Chef Wayfarer Café in Tauranga Airport, +64204751000
- Pooja, Head Chef of Burger Burger, 0220294881
- Head Chef of Jack Ale Restaurant, 0223997835
Key Skills And Attributes
- Highly capable of using kitchen equipment in the industry, deep-fryer, ovens, cooking pots.
- Portion sizes, food spoilage Prevention
- Excellent at managing several tasks at once and multitasking while working
- Committed to proper sanitation techniques when working in the kitchen to avoid unsafe working environments or food products.
- Being able to work quickly and effectively
- Honest, reliable, committed to professional standards
- Employee scheduling
- Consistent supervision
Timeline
Fast Food Cook
Freaky Burger and tacos Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Valet Driver
Secure Parking
07.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Baker
Pak’nSave
03.2023 - 06.2023
Chef de Partie
Frankie Food Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
Commis Chef
Burger Burger Food Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2021
Commis Chef
Jack Dusty Ale House Bar Restaurant
02.2020 - 04.2021
LEVEL 5 - CULINARY ARTS ADVANCED
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
LEVEL 4 - CULINARY ARTS
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology