BHAWNA
Perth,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Cook with strong focus on quality and safety compliance in fast-paced environments. Effectively manage high-pressure situations, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Lead staff training and optimize kitchen operations to enhance service delivery. Experienced in menu development and inventory management, contributing to memorable dining experiences. Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Cook
Lone Star Rib House
Cockburn, WA
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Key duties: Preparing & cooking food, maintaining hygiene, maintaining quality standards for memorable dining experience, ensuring presentation, safety compliance, giving training to new staff and ordering food.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to restaurant standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to guests.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Assisted with inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
Team member
Nando's
Innaloo, Perth
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Host, Coordinator, Cashier, Prep & Cook food, and Griller.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted with food preparation and ensured kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for accurate order processing.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
Front staff/Prep Cook
Dhaba Restaurant
Innaloo, Perth
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted and assisted customers, took orders, and maintained organized dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat and other meal prep.
- Organized and prepared workstation for cooking tasks to ensure efficient meal preparation.
- Prepared ingredients according to restaurant standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and food presentation to uphold restaurant standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
Pizza Maker
Crust Pizza
Innaloo, WA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared fresh pizza dough daily using standard recipes.
- Made pizzas using precise amounts of dough and toppings to meet specifications.
- Topped pizzas with a variety of ingredients based on customer preferences.
- Operated pizza ovens, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures and times for quality.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently fulfill high-volume orders, enhancing service speed.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management -
West Australia Institute of Further Studies
Perth, WA01-2025
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skills Institute Australia
Perth, WA04-2024
Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery
Skills Institute Australia
Cannington, Perth10-2023
Work base training -
Novotel Langley
Perth09-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Global Institutes Amritsar
Amritsar, Punjab04-2015
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Menu development
- Culinary Efficiency
- Inventory management
- Recordkeeping systems
- Safety compliance
- Kitchen organization
- Shift Management
- Order management
- Time Management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer service
- Problem solving
Current Job
Nando's, Innaloo, WA
Timeline
Chef/Cook
Lone Star Rib House
08.2024 - 10.2025
Team member
Nando's
01.2023 - 07.2024
Front staff/Prep Cook
Dhaba Restaurant
08.2022 - 11.2022
Pizza Maker
Crust Pizza
03.2022 - 08.2022
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management -
West Australia Institute of Further Studies
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skills Institute Australia
Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery
Skills Institute Australia
Work base training -
Novotel Langley
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Global Institutes Amritsar