Anil Lekhak
Hamilton,NSW
Summary
Experienced chef actively seeking a position in the culinary field that will offer me the opportunity to continue to learn and develop my skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Raj’s corner
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure food are prepared in a consistent manner and meet quality standards
- Oversee the ordering and controlling of kitchen stocks
- Develop, design and create new menus periodically
- Implement compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
- Check prepared food as per recipe guide, menu and company standard
- Ensure sufficient staffing by preparing weekly rosters
- Manage food cost and production for regular and special events
- Demonstrate new recipe for kitchen staffs
Cook
Raj's Corner
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Trainee
Raj's Corner
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Contributed to menu planning with innovative recipe ideas and suggestions for seasonal ingredients.
- Mastered knife skills for precision cuts, contributing to visually appealing dish presentations and reduced waste in ingredient usage.
- Streamlined plating process by organizing mise en place and following presentation guidelines consistently.
- Assisted in maintaining food safety standards by properly storing perishable items and sanitizing kitchen equipment regularly.
- Helped maintain an organized station, ensuring efficient movement and minimized delays in food preparation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of dishes.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Trainee
Royal Singi Hotel
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Education
Diploma - hospitality management
Skyline international college
07.2022
Certificate iv - commercial cookery
Skyline international college
01.2022
Certificate iii - commercial cookery
Phca
01.2019
High School Diploma -
APEX ACADEMY
Bharatpur, Nepal08-2008
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Cost control
- Sanitation guidelines
- Staff coordination
- Portion and cost control
- Menu supervision
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/21/89
- Gender: Male
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Raj’s corner
10.2022 - Current
Cook
Raj's Corner
02.2021 - 10.2022
Trainee
Raj's Corner
11.2019 - 02.2021
Trainee
Royal Singi Hotel
05.2018 - 08.2018
Certificate iv - commercial cookery
Skyline international college
Certificate iii - commercial cookery
Phca
Diploma - hospitality management
Skyline international college
High School Diploma -
APEX ACADEMY