Anjeel Bista
Waratah,NSW
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Xs Espresso Newcastle, excelling in menu development and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen operations and train staff effectively, ensuring high-quality dish presentation and cost control. Strong problem-solving skills complement a passion for creating innovative recipes that delight customers.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Xs Espresso Newcastle
Glendale , 2285
10.2026 - Current
- Ensured timely coordination of kitchen orders during busy Newcastle service periods.
- Monitored food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance across prep and cooking areas.
- Prepared breakfast ,lunch and dinner dishes for Xs Espresso Newcastle café service.
- Trained kitchen staff on plating, hygiene, and recipe standards.
- Supervised food preparation across hot and cold station teams.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Chef
Xs Espresso kotara
Kotara , NSW
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Prepared breakfast and lunch dishes for Xs Espresso Newcastle kitchen service.
- Maintained food quality standards across Xs Espresso Newcastle menu items.
- Coordinated grill, fryer, and plating tasks during busy service periods.
- Supported team members with food prep and service timing.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Line Cook
Meat and Wine Co parramatta
Parramatta , NSW
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared lunch and dinner for customers
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- 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.
- Plated menu items with consistent presentation for café guests.
- Monitored food safety and hygiene standards across prep and areas.
- Assisted team members with prep tasks and service coordination.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Updated knowledge of industry trends and health regulations to ensure compliance with culinary standards.
Batching food Handlers
Chef Fresh
Banksmeadow
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Followed recipes, batch sheets, and work instructions during daily production tasks.
- Prepared ingredients for mixing, cooking, and packaging in production lines.
- Weighed out portions of ingredients for each recipe batch.
- Maintained production records, including batch numbers and quantities produced.
- Cleaned workstations, tools, and equipment to meet employer hygiene standards.
- Restocked packaging materials as needed throughout shift.
- Set up work stations, prep tables, service counters and steam tables.
- Followed all safety protocols in the production area.
Education
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship - Hospitality
Sydney Met
Kent street 11.2024 - 09.2026
Diploma of Hospitality And Kitchen Management - Cooking
Bayside International College
Alexandria 09.2022 - 09.2024
United Academy
Kumaripati, BagmatiBachelor of -
Sydney Metropolitan College of Technology
Kent Street , NSWSkills
- Menu development
- Recipe development
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Pastry techniques
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Chef
Xs Espresso Newcastle
10.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship - Hospitality
Sydney Met
11.2024 - 09.2026
Chef
Xs Espresso kotara
09.2024 - 09.2026
Line Cook
Meat and Wine Co parramatta
11.2022 - 08.2024
Diploma of Hospitality And Kitchen Management - Cooking
Bayside International College
09.2022 - 09.2024
Batching food Handlers
Chef Fresh
06.2022 - 10.2022
United Academy
Bachelor of -
Sydney Metropolitan College of Technology