Bijay Bista
West Footscray,VIC
Summary
A Highly trained Chef de Partie with a solid background ensuring the successful daily operation of multiple establishments. A true artist with an array of kitchen preparation techniques. Formal training and education in culinary studies. Good leadership and team motivator for everyone to look after. Maintained a good reputation and experience with every venue worked.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef ( Chef In-Charge)
Jagger Espresso Bar Pty Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Manage inventory, developing and updating menus as per seasons.
- Discuss food preparation issues with Manager and team members.
- Evaluate food products to ensure their quality and monitoring, etc.
- Manage food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Place orders to restock items before supplies run out.
- Train kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Handle and store food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients, etc
Casual Chef
Chicken Lads
09.2023 - Current
- Cook and prep food and help chefs.
- Followed all food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted Team member to coordinate, direct and control as well as produce quality food for all outlets to the standards.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
Prince Wales of Hotel
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Cooked and prepared food as per order.
- Worked mostly in the function section.
- Ensured strict compliance with food safety and hygiene.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator before each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Casual Chef
Fonda Mexican Restaurant
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Cooked and prepared foods.
- Prepped food and coordinated with team members.
- Followed all food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen, Followed the kitchen operation.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
The Glass Den
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured exceptional and consistent level of service.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Helped chef in making prep list, Prepared and cooked food.
- Followed all food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Head Chef
Pour and Sip Cafe
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored prep work, and work performance of team members and controlled the kitchen operation.
- Ensured impeccable presentation and garnishing of foods.
- Managed food provisions, and ensured quality of ingredients and correct food storage.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef, Senior Chef
Hanger Café and Restaurant
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Communicated effectively with all staff within the café, Did ordering and made prep list.
- Ensured staff provides fast, efficient, and courteous customer service.
- Helped enforcing general cleanliness and maintenance of the Kitchen area.
- Maintained the kitchen operation, Planed and estimated food and commodities for menus.
- Identified any workplace hazards and reported them to management.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure, etc.
Chef
Pinkie Cafe
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared and executed consistent and delectable food.
- Assisted Team member to coordinate, direct and control as well as produce quality food for all outlets to the standards.
- Assisted in the creation of new menu items, Ordered kitchen supplies as required.
- Delegated duties to staff fairly and evenly.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
Carlton, VIC01.2021
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
Carlton, VIC01.2020
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
Carlton, VIC01.2020
High School Diploma -
Higher Secondary School
Nepal 01.2016
Skills
- Hard worker, quick learner & reliable
- Positive attitude and motivated work ethic
- Diligent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety
- Effective Communications
- Ability to delegate tasks and train juniors and newcomers
- Ordering and stock-taking skills
- Attractive presentation, and stock management
- Ability to think fast and react quickly with a calm mind
- Nutritional knowledge
- Leadership Qualities
Personal Information
Title: Head Chef
References
- Prakash Kandel (Senior Chef)Pinkie Café, 0420879908
- Bhanu Bhattarai ( Previous Head Chef /Owner), Hanger Café and Restaurant, 0466352805
- Nabin Acharya (Head Chef), The Glass Den, 15 Urquhart St, Coburg, VIC, 0420762006
- Marie Chiswell ( Ex-Owner/Manager)/ Jagnoor Saini (Owner), Jaggers Expresso Bar0419299651/0414208438
- Nabin Dhakal 0405196683
Timeline
Casual Chef
Chicken Lads
09.2023 - Current
Head Chef ( Chef In-Charge)
Jagger Espresso Bar Pty Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Chef
Prince Wales of Hotel
02.2022 - 03.2022
Casual Chef
Fonda Mexican Restaurant
12.2021 - 02.2022
Chef
The Glass Den
08.2021 - 01.2022
Head Chef
Pour and Sip Cafe
08.2021 - 01.2022
Chef, Senior Chef
Hanger Café and Restaurant
11.2019 - 07.2021
Chef
Pinkie Cafe
02.2018 - 02.2021
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Technical Institute of Victoria, Melbourne Australia
High School Diploma -
Higher Secondary School
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