Bhuwan Parajuli
Sebastopol,Australia
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced Australian Modern Cuisine, Indian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Golden point hotel
639 Main Rd, Golden Point VIC
09.2023 - Current
- Preparation of foods and cooking meal to order on time and well p
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Chef
Edwards lake hotel
257 Edwardes St, Reservior VIC
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by introducing feedback system to gather insights and make informed improvements.
Chef
Schnitz
299 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Ultima Function centre
Cnr Of Keilor Park Drive And Ely Ct, Keilor Park V
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- 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.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glen Institute
05.2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Knife skills
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Effective communications
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Staff coordination
- Roasting techniques
Accomplishments
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner main for 2 months
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Golden point hotel
09.2023 - Current
Chef
Edwards lake hotel
10.2022 - 09.2023
Chef
Schnitz
04.2022 - 09.2022
Chef
Ultima Function centre
06.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Glen Institute