Anuj Shrestha
East Victoria Park,WA
Summary
Ambitious and promising young chef with culinary education and prestigious intern and entry-level work experience. Trained in preparations and extremely knowledgeable of basic and advanced cooking techniques. Able to prioritize safety in the kitchen while upholding high standards for meal and ingredient preparation. Takes direction well and can work under extreme pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Passionate about pursuing a career in the culinary industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Delicious Fingers Cafe
Melville, Western Australia
01.2022 - Current
Menu Curation: Help Head chef in designing and updating a diverse menu, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Kitchen Leadership: Supervising a team of kitchen staff, maintaining high culinary standards.
Quality Assurance: Ensured food quality and presentation met or exceeded cafe standards.
Cost Control: Implemented cost-effective practices, reducing food wastage by 20%.
Health & Safety: Strictly enforced food safety regulations, resulting in consistently high health inspection scores.
Specials Innovation: Introduced weekly specials, driving a 15% increase in repeat customers.
Vendor Relations: Established strong relationships with suppliers, optimizing ingredient quality and costs.
Training : Train and mentor junior culinary staff, fostering skill, development and teamwork.
Catering experience: Bulk cooking experience during special events and functions.
Kitchen Hand
Delicious Fingers Cafe
Melville, Western Australia
11.2019 - 01.2022
Food Prep: Assisted with chopping, cleaning, marinating ingredients, bulk preparation.
Cleanliness: Maintained a tidy, sanitized kitchen and washed dishes promptly. Coordination: Collaborated with the team during rushes, ensuring efficient order preparation.
Team Player: Supported colleagues, even in high-pressure situations, fostering a positive work environment.
Education
Certificate III, IV in Cookery And Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Australian Technical College
Perth, WA01-2023
Skills
- Staff Coordination
- Resource Management
- Meal Preparation
- Cost Control
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Kitchen Management
- Performance Improvement
- Banquets and catering
- Knife Skills
- Verbal and written communication
References
Dil Gurung (Head Chef) Shreejana Tamang (Cafe Manager)
0424816314 0420229353
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
Workplace training (Study work) Summit Nepalese Restaurant (1 month) Assisted the Head Chef in various kitchen tasks, including food preparation, cooking, and plating for special functions and catering. Demonstrated strong work ethic and attention to detail while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
Mercure Perth on Hay (2 month)
Assisted the Head Chef in various kitchen tasks, including food, bulk preparation, cooking and plating for special functions and buffet. Collaborated with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service. Played a vital role in daily mise en place and contributed to the seamless operation of the kitchen.
Timeline
Chef
Delicious Fingers Cafe
01.2022 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Delicious Fingers Cafe
11.2019 - 01.2022
Certificate III, IV in Cookery And Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Australian Technical College
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