Ajay Singh
Blackburn South,Vic-3130
M: 041*******
E: *********@******.***
Summary
• 2 years experience working in a tier 1 casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday’s in
various cooking sections viz. fry, grill, larder, prep and sauté.
• Dedicated and passionate about producing high quality, creative and innovative dishes
for the Australian public.
• Excellent communicator, quick learner and always look for opportunities to improve
guest experience by serving with the highest standards.
• 1 year experience working as a waiting staff in a fine dine restaurant.
• Handle pressure very well and always strive hard to keep the least docket/prep time.
• Experienced in using Cash Register and EFTPOS machines.
Education
Melbourne Institute of Hospitality
Melbourne VIC
Advanced diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Graduated: 2009
Melbourne Institute of Hospitality
Melbourne VIC
Certificate IV Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Graduated: 2009
Melbourne Institute of Hospitality
Melbourne VIC
Certificate III Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Graduated: 2008
Employment History
Line Cook
T.G.I. Fridays Restaurant and Bar
Melbourne.
April 2009 till
Responsibilities:
• Prep and set- up the kitchen alone for morning start up.
• Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clear and up to OH&S standard
• Experienced in fry, grill, ladle, prep and sauté.
• Manage food preparation processes
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff including helping them during special functions.
• Check garnishes and meal presentation.
• Check and maintain stock levels.
• Store food according to hierarchy.
• Help in freezer pullouts in bulk quantities.
• Kitchen stock checks for the shift for the day.
• Temperature checks (2x in a day) for all storage units (22 units)
• Trained newly appointed managers, juniors and new staffs in the kitchen.
• Prepared various sauces including in-house bbq sauce & dressing, Caesar dressing, lime
splash & cilantro, cilantro pesto, marinara, bolognaise, honey mustard etc.
• Discuss with kitchen manager about supplies, stock delivery checks and credit notes.
• Perform kitchen break down and closing
• Chop all vegetables and meat for prep in bulk quantities according to the precision cuts.
• Check food expiry dates and discard any outdated food.
• Wash pots and pans.
• Perform all team tasks .
Achievements
• Awarded best new comer, top 5, best team player,Most valable person of the year and
best producer at T.G.I Fridays.
• Acquired certificates in R.S.A,O.H.S,& Food Safety.
Skills
• Excellent knife skills.
• Expert in following experiments to prepare new dishes.
• Excellent trainer.
Interests
• Travelling the world and eat local food where i am.
• love to explore new dishes and cooking techniques .
• Experiencing different cultures .
• Spending time at the kitchen.
References
STUART BALLAMTYNE (GENERAL MANAGER)
0011610405054454
ASIF LENNY
0011610430060366