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Bijay BHANDARI
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
Diligent Kitchen Crew Member demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dependable nature shown across 2 years of food service experience. Fast, dependable grill cook accustomed to working in high-tempo, high-volume kitchen environments.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mama Manoush
Grill Chef
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Adhered to strict portion control guidelines, contributing to cost savings without compromising on taste or quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
Soul Origin
Back of House Cook
02.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing effective time management techniques.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce kitchen energy consumption by implementing more sustainable practices in food preparation and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between the two teams, resulting in excellent customer service.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Trained new staff members on kitchen procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and cohesive team performance.
- Maintained proper food storage protocols to uphold freshness and avoid cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with colleagues and resolving conflicts professionally.
- Worked closely with dietary specialists to accommodate specific guest requests such as allergy restrictions or vegetarian options.
- Reduced food waste significantly by monitoring inventory closely and utilizing ingredients in a timely manner.
- Operated various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, minimizing accidents and equipment malfunctions.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Café Chulo
Kitchen Assistant
08.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by strictly adhering to sanitation protocols when handling allergens.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Laxmi Bank Ltd.
Teller Service Officer
09.2016 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Employment Type: Full Time
Education
Shankardev Campus
Master's in Business Studies (MBS)
Nepal Law Campus
Bachelor Of Low (LLB)
Choice Business CollegeMelbourne, VIC
Diploma from Kitchen Management
10.2024
Choice Business CollegeMelbourne, VIC
Certificate IV from Kitchen Management
03.2024
Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Knife Skills
- Grill Mastery
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Food presentation
- Meat Preparation
- Sauce making
- Temperature Control
- Vegetable grilling
- Seafood Grilling
- Cooking Technique Adaptation
- Quick-learning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Player
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Service
- Food Storage
- Inventory Monitoring
- Order Accuracy
- Ingredients measuring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Waste Reduction
- Portion Control
- Food rotation
- Food safety and sanitation
Attributes
Good communication skills, ability to take directions, quick learner, time management skills, punctual, hardworking, team worker.
Maritalstatus
Married
Availability
Available all weekdays and weekends except Monday and Tuesday
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 28 April 1990
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Grill Chef
Mama Manoush
02.2023 - Current
Back of House Cook
Soul Origin
02.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Café Chulo
08.2022 - 02.2023
Teller Service Officer
Laxmi Bank Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2022
Shankardev Campus
Master's in Business Studies (MBS)
Nepal Law Campus
Bachelor Of Low (LLB)
Choice Business College
Diploma from Kitchen Management
Choice Business College
Certificate IV from Kitchen Management
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