Anurag Baral
Mudgee
Summary
Proficient Chef highly competent at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments serving more than 250 people with kitchen team Adaptable professional with success handling challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Mudgee Brewing Co.
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
Chef
Oriental Hotel Mudgee
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Chef
Lawson Park Hotel Pty. Ltd.
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service to keep work consistent.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
MY MUSCLE CHEF PTY LTD. YENNORA
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Preparing and cooking meat, seafood and poultry item for 100000 fresh meal every week.
- Staff training in different area from cooking staff to packaging staff.
- Implementing HACCP and verification of all paper work.
- Check quality of raw product, cooked product and final product.
- Train and instruct kitchen employees in proper food preparation procedures.
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
SUPERVISOR
FARMER JO HOLDINGS PTY LTD
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
- Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
- Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
- Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Order items needed to replenish supplies.
CHEF
HURRICANE GRILL PTY LTD. Darling Harbour
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Operate cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensil Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
- Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
- Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Management
Bhanu Bhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School
Skills
- MS Office
- Team building
- Relationship development
- Baking and broiling skills
- Team management
- Problem resolution
- Supervision
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food inventories
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Supply Estimates
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Chef, Trade Recognition Australia - 30 october 2020
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, KORDON Institute of Technology - 26 May 2020
- Food Safety Supervisor Training - 3 April 2018
Timeline
Head Chef
Mudgee Brewing Co.
11.2022 - 05.2024
Chef
Oriental Hotel Mudgee
06.2022 - 10.2022
Chef
Lawson Park Hotel Pty. Ltd.
02.2021 - 05.2022
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
MY MUSCLE CHEF PTY LTD. YENNORA
10.2016 - 10.2019
SUPERVISOR
FARMER JO HOLDINGS PTY LTD
04.2016 - 12.2017
CHEF
HURRICANE GRILL PTY LTD. Darling Harbour
04.2016 - 11.2016
High School Diploma - Business Management
Bhanu Bhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School
- Certified Chef, Trade Recognition Australia - 30 october 2020
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, KORDON Institute of Technology - 26 May 2020
- Food Safety Supervisor Training - 3 April 2018
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