Ajay Sengar
Gold Coast,QLD
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
Australian Venue Company
Hope Island, QLD
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service delivery.
- Monitored food quality and presentation standards before serving.
- Implemented proper storage techniques to maintain food safety standards.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
Chef de Partie
Stellarossa
Nerang
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
Chef de Partie
Sanctus Brewery
Maclean, NSW
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Chef de Partie
ALH Miami
Gold Coast, QLD
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef with menu planning and ingredient sourcing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service delivery.
Chef de Partie
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
Demi Chef de Partie
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Stored cooked foods at appropriate temperature levels until ready for service.
Commis Chef
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared a variety of dishes in compliance with standard recipes.
- Assisted head chef in daily kitchen operations and staff management.
Education
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Sero Institute
Gold Coast , QLD 11.2018 - 02.2021
Advanced Diploma In Hospitality Management -
Sero Institute
Gold Coast , QLD 02.2018 - 02.2021
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Australian Venue Company
09.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Stellarossa
08.2025 - 12.2025
Chef de Partie
Sanctus Brewery
09.2024 - 01.2025
Chef de Partie
ALH Miami
06.2024 - 09.2024
Chef de Partie
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
02.2022 - 05.2024
Demi Chef de Partie
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Sero Institute
11.2018 - 02.2021
Commis Chef
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
11.2018 - 12.2020
Advanced Diploma In Hospitality Management -
Sero Institute
02.2018 - 02.2021