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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
Languages
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ARJUN SHERPA

Glenroy,VIC

Summary

Experienced CDP with a strong background in café, Italian, and classic pub restaurants. Skilled in assisting other chefs with food preparation, ingredient measurement, and station maintenance. Thrives in fast-paced cooking and food prep environments, adept at efficiently preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes within the specialty section.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De partie

Lamanna Café
10.2022 - Current
  • Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes within the specialty section
  • Assisting the executive chef and sous chef to define menu concepts and develop dishes
  • Helping with the management of health and safety practices
  • Monitoring supplies and assisting with recipe costing and inventory control.

Chef De Partie

Fifteen Pounds Cafe
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Chef

Hangar Café
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Check and monitor fridge, Freezer and Cool Room temperature
  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
  • Working collaboratively with the head chef and other team members
  • Use food preparation equipment such as oven, deep fryer, slicer, blender, mixer, grinder and toaster
  • Checking stack and follow minimisation technique to reduce food costs and expenses
  • Use and maintain various tools and equipment in the kitchen Assisting with ordering and receiving.

Commis Chef

The Fitzroy Townhall Hotel
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs
  • Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items
  • Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.

Commis Chef

Farro Pizzeria
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
  • Cleared area, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs to remove residue and comply with hygiene standards.
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for an enjoyable guest experience.

Education

Commercial Cookery (CERTIFICATE III +IV) Diploma - Hospitality

Front Cooking School
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022

Advance Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Holmesglen Institute
02.2020

High School - Hospitality

Summit College of Hotel Management
Dharan, Nepal
01.2018

Skills

  • Food Preparation/ Knife skills
  • Proper food handling
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Pizza making
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation

References

Amrit Gurung

Headchef at Zia Teresa (Brunswick)

0430 529 610


Lai Le

Headchef at Lamanna Cafe ( Essendon Fields)

0432 067 121

Certification

Food Handling Certificate

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Languages

Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Chef De partie

Lamanna Café
10.2022 - Current

Chef De Partie

Fifteen Pounds Cafe
06.2022 - 10.2022

Chef

Hangar Café
11.2021 - 05.2022

Commis Chef

The Fitzroy Townhall Hotel
04.2021 - 06.2021

Commis Chef

Farro Pizzeria
03.2021 - 04.2024

Food and Beverage Attendant

Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
09.2019 - 01.2021

Commercial Cookery (CERTIFICATE III +IV) Diploma - Hospitality

Front Cooking School

Advance Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Holmesglen Institute

High School - Hospitality

Summit College of Hotel Management

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