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Abhishek Adhikari

Hurstville,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Chef with a robust background in high-volume environments, including Spit Roast Catering, excels in optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food quality. Leveraged expertise in food safety, knife skills, and effective communication to elevate guest satisfaction and streamline service delivery. Proven track record in meeting diverse dietary needs, achieving a significant increase in productivity through innovative culinary techniques and team collaboration. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Spit Roast Catering
2023.08 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Chef Assistant

Merivale
2023.02 - 2023.08
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.

Chef Assistant

Caminetto Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
2022.04 - 2023.02
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

Sydney City College of Management
L2, 17 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
04.2025

Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management

Sydney City College of Management
Level 2,17 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
06.2024

Certificate IV - SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Sydney City College of Management
Level 2,17 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
10.2023

High School ( Year 12) - Hotel Management

Texas International College
Kathmandu, Nepal
09.2020

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Pasta Making
  • Effective Communications
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Frying techniques
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Sauce preparation

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
  • Police Check
  • COVID vaccination
  • International Driver's Licence

Timeline

Chef

Spit Roast Catering
2023.08 - Current

Chef Assistant

Merivale
2023.02 - 2023.08

Chef Assistant

Caminetto Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
2022.04 - 2023.02

Advanced Diploma - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

Sydney City College of Management

Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management

Sydney City College of Management

Certificate IV - SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Sydney City College of Management

High School ( Year 12) - Hotel Management

Texas International College
  • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
  • Police Check
  • COVID vaccination
  • International Driver's Licence
Abhishek Adhikari