Rajesh Giri
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Flexible individual with a background in cutting up vegetables, preparing sauces and making marinades. A cordial Kitchen staff willing to pitch in and enthusiastically help others with tasks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Crest Hotel
SYLVANIA, New South Wales
03.2021 - Current
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
Chef
Nimto
Sydney, NSW
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Indian Tandoori Cook
Spice Hub
Surry Hills, NSW
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Wiped down food surfaces and used disinfectants to minimize spread of germs while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Customer Service
Nimto
Hurstville, NSW
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals .
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Kitchen Hand
Shubhakamana Restaurant Authentic Nepalese Cuisine
Rockdale, NSW
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Sanitized all pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Skills
Payroll and schedulingPerformance assessmentsBudgeting and Cost ControlFood Preparation and SafetyNew hire trainingPerformance improvementMenu planning
Food spoilage prevention
Food plating and presentation
Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Cook - The Crest Hotel
03.2021 - Current
Chef - Nimto
09.2020 - 02.2021
Indian Tandoori Cook - Spice Hub
12.2018 - 09.2019
Customer Service - Nimto
06.2018 - 06.2019
Kitchen Hand - Shubhakamana Restaurant Authentic Nepalese Cuisine
12.2017 - 06.2018
King's Own Institute - BBA, Accounting