VISHAL KUMAR
Wollongong
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking hospitality professional with over four years of experience in both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) roles. Skilled in food preparation, coffee making, customer service, and kitchen operations, with a strong ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Experienced in grill, fryer, smoothie, and coffee preparation, as well as assisting chefs and maintaining high hygiene standards. A reliable team player with excellent multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills, committed to delivering quality service and maintaining smooth kitchen and café operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Cook
Hello Harry
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Turn on grills fryers and other equipments
- Making wraps, burgers and other menu items as recipes
- Prepared average of 40 orders each shift
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Operate the grill and fryer safely and efficiently
Cafe All Rounder
Ariel's Cafe
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide excellent customer service when taking orders
- Deliver coffee and food orders quickly and correctly to customer
- Prepare and serve fresh smoothies according to recipes and customer preferences
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Ensure ingredients are fresh and well stocked
Junior Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensure food is stored properly and maintain stock station
- Perform a quick quality check of fresh ingredients like meats, vegetables
- Completed daily prep work efficiently, setting up the kitchen for smooth operations throughout service hours
- Supported other kitchen staff during peak hours, ensuring efficient workflow and timely meal delivery
- Keep track of stock levels and report shortages to the head chef
Cafe All Rounder
The Health Hut
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Set up the cafe for the day's operation
- Ensure smoothie and coffee stations are clean
- Ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and FOH team
- Serve fresh smoothies and protein shakes
- Handle any order issues professionally ans efficiently
- Support Kitchen staff with ingredient preparation and stock organization
- Cleaning the cafe before closing
Kitchen Hand
Centro CBD
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Assist chefs with basic food prep like chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients and assembling dishes
- Dispose of waste and recycling into the bins
- Ensure all kitchen tools and equipments are cleaning & stored properly
- Organize pantry, fridge and storage areas
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW04-2022
Skills
- Food safety
- Excellent customer service
- Handling cash
- Punctuality and reliability
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Jade Hines 0429320365
Christine Lando 0402532122
Pandurang K 0477550550
Availability
• Full Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
• Nights Only: Monday and Saturday
Timeline
Back of House Cook
Hello Harry
08.2022 - 01.2025
Junior Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
08.2021 - 01.2022
Cafe All Rounder
Ariel's Cafe
01.2021 - 04.2022
Cafe All Rounder
The Health Hut
02.2020 - 01.2021
Kitchen Hand
Centro CBD
09.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Wollongong
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