TARUNPREET SINGH
Auckland,AUK
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SR SOUS CHEF
REIGN AND POUR
AUCKLAND CBD, AUCKLAND
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed quality assurance checks on all finished products before they left the kitchen area.
- Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
- Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
- Assisted Executive Chef in creating new recipes while maintaining traditional favorites.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Head Chef
Little sprig
MAUPUIA , Wellington
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
Head Chef
Eatery at Rothesay bay
ROTHESAY BAY, AUCKLAND
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Sous Chef
CRAVE CAFE
MORINGSIDE, AUCKLAND
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Chef De Partie
The Merchant Bar & Restaurant
ALBANY, AUCKLAND
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
Education
Diploma in International Cookery And Patisserie -
NSIA
AUCKLAND 04-2016
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Recipe creation
- Culinary techniques
- Allergy awareness
- Kitchen management
visa
New Zealnd Permanat Resident
referance
Head chef Reign and Pour Shubham Chopra 0222207626
james wheller excutive chef crave collective 0211593799
Timeline
SR SOUS CHEF
REIGN AND POUR
01.2024 - 03.2025
Head Chef
Little sprig
08.2022 - 12.2023
Head Chef
Eatery at Rothesay bay
01.2020 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
CRAVE CAFE
01.2018 - 02.2020
Chef De Partie
The Merchant Bar & Restaurant
03.2016 - 02.2018
Diploma in International Cookery And Patisserie -
NSIA