Alisha Sherchan
Sydney,NSW
Summary
r pressure, driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence.Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at FishMongers, excelling in seafood preparation and menu development. Proven track record in leading kitchen teams and enhancing food quality, while adhering to HACCP standards. Recognized for innovative dish creation and exceptional time management unde
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bikini Café
10.2024 - Current
- Leading kitchen operations in a contemporary café setting
- Designing seasonal menus and daily specials
- Ensuring food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
- Managing kitchen staff and maintaining high hygiene standards
Fulltime Chef
FishMongers
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Causal Cook
FishMongers
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Specialized in seafood preparation and coastal cuisine
- Maintained freshness and quality of seafood products
- Assisted in daily operations, including inventory and food safety compliance
- Developed signature dishes that boosted customer satisfaction
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
04.2023
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College
07.2022
Skills
- Seafood preparation & butchery
- Menu planning & recipe development
- Kitchen leadership & team coordination
- HACCP & food safety standards
- Plating & presentation
- Time management under pressure
Timeline
Chef
Bikini Café
10.2024 - Current
Fulltime Chef
FishMongers
03.2023 - 03.2025
Causal Cook
FishMongers
10.2021 - 03.2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College