Amrit Chapagain
Wollongong,New South Wales
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
LUX BAR AND BISTRO
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop new menu items based on customer feedback and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
- Ensured adherence to dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan options without compromising taste or presentation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
Cook
Salt Water Cafe
06.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
KIAMA Inn Hotel
12.2022 - 11.2023
COOK
NUDE NUTRITION CAFE
10.2022 - 06.2023
COOK
STACKS EATERY CAFE
04.2022 - 10.2022
Cook
The Grand Hotel
02.2022 - 11.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Actors College of Theatre & Television
Sydney05.2024
Skills
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Food Handling
- Food Presentation
- Cooking
- Order Verification
- Ingredients Measuring
- Surface Cleaning
- Grills
- Pans
- Ingredient Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Food Processing
- Sauce Preparation
- Inventory Stocking
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Inspection
- Knife Skills
- Quick-Learning
- Workstation Maintenance
- Time Management
- Efficient Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Portion Control
- Batch Cooking
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Food Waste Reduction
- Food Allergy Awareness
- Menu Adaptation
- Cooking Equipment Knowledge
- Preparation Speed
- Herb and Spice Knowledge
- Product Rotations
- Cutting Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Highly Motivated
Languages
ENGLISH
Hindi
Nepali
REFERENCE
Hari paudel, Head chef, The Grand Hotel
0416412088
Lawrence rojas, Head chef, Stacks eatery cafe
0481540630
Darius gear, GM, KIAMA INN Hotel
0466156389
Dean letic, Head chef, Nude nutrition cafe
0431055618
Jason orange, Head chef, Salt water cafe
0419612618
Sokin shrestha, GM, Lux Bar and BISTRO
0410327978
Timeline
Chef
LUX BAR AND BISTRO
11.2023 - Current
Cook
Salt Water Cafe
06.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
KIAMA Inn Hotel
12.2022 - 11.2023
COOK
NUDE NUTRITION CAFE
10.2022 - 06.2023
COOK
STACKS EATERY CAFE
04.2022 - 10.2022
Cook
The Grand Hotel
02.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Actors College of Theatre & Television
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