Harman Preet Singh
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Talented,Energetic and Highly motivated Chef with 14years of experience preparing memorable dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens.Great ability to ensure professional, positive employee attitude and attentiveness. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Indian, Asian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Chef
Carnival Cruise Lines
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisting the Executive chef & Sous chef in establishing culinary standards specific to galley,banquets which meet the needs of the target market and planning menus and recipes and testing samples.
Commis Chef
Emirates Flight Catering
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Offered tasty options for people following vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive diets.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
Hotel Operational Trainee
Angsana Oasis spa & resort
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Maintain correct standards of hygiene(HACCP). Learn basics of Continental,Indian,Chinese cuisine.
- Prepared basic food service by setting up continental breakfast,lunch and dinner supplies.
Trainee
Hotel Presidency
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Learn basic culinary terms and methods.
- Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.
Education
Bachelor in Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology - Food Productions & Food And Beverage Services
CT Institute of Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology
Jalandhar, India04.2013
Skills
- Food and beverage pairing
- Banquets and catering
- Food preparation techniques
- Portion and cost control
- Waste control
- Company safety standards
- Dish preparation
- Pantry restocking
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Meal preparation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Sanitization Protocols
- Company Quality Standards
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Portion Sizes
- Waste Control
- Disciplinary Action
- Proper Food Storage
- Pantry Restocking
- Procedure Preparation
- Portion Standards
- Plating and Presentation
- Safe Work Practices
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Chef
Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
10.2022 - 04.2023
Chef
Carnival Cruise Lines
10.2018 - 09.2021
Commis Chef
Emirates Flight Catering
12.2014 - 10.2018
Hotel Operational Trainee
Angsana Oasis spa & resort
07.2013 - 06.2014
Trainee
Hotel Presidency
10.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor in Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology - Food Productions & Food And Beverage Services
CT Institute of Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology
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