Ankit Pokharel
Waratah,NSW
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF
Fire Station hotel
Wallsend, New South Wales
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Train new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality food and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
CHEF
Romolo espresso cucina
Sydney, New South Wales
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Preparing and cooking food
- Regulating temperatures of oven, grills and other cooking equipment
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
- Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
- Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers work in a safe and efficient manner
Chef
Roca Cafe Pink
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Diploma - hospitality management, cookery
Bayside International College
Sydney, NSW05-2024
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Diploma and advance diploma - Information technology
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
Timeline
CHEF
Fire Station hotel
03.2025 - 07.2025
CHEF
Romolo espresso cucina
08.2024 - 03.2025
Chef
Roca Cafe Pink
09.2020 - 10.2024
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Diploma and advance diploma - Information technology
Diploma - hospitality management, cookery
Bayside International College
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