Arun Lamichhane
Granville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Chef with a proven track record at The Oaks, excelling in food safety and sanitation while training kitchen staff. Renowned for crafting memorable dishes that attract new customers and implementing effective portion control, ensuring consistency and quality in every plate. Strong leadership and teamwork skills enhance kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Oaks
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Supervise and train commis chefs and kitchen assistant.
- Work collaboratively with other sections to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Chef Assistant
Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported chefs in inventory management, tracking supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Collaborated with culinary team to execute large catering orders, ensuring timely delivery.
Chef
9 Meal Cafe And Restaurant
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented daily prep schedules to streamline workflow during peak service hours.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
Hungry Eye Asian Fusion And Bar
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared and plated a diverse range of Asian fusion dishes, ensuring presentation and flavor consistency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop seasonal menu offerings that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking ingredient usage to minimize waste and optimize supply orders.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Glen Institute
Level5/310 King St, Melbourne VIC 300001-2025
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Portion control and consistency
- Knife skills and food preparation
- Knowledge of food safety regulations(HACCP)
- Allergen awareness and safe handling
- Supervising and training kitchen staff
- Time management and multitasking
- Leadership, communication and teamwork
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
The Oaks
03.2025 - Current
Chef Assistant
Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant
07.2024 - 01.2025
Chef
9 Meal Cafe And Restaurant
12.2023 - 05.2024
Chef
Hungry Eye Asian Fusion And Bar
05.2022 - 11.2023
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
Glen Institute
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