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BIJAYA BASTOLA

Stuart Park,AUSTRALIA

Summary

Innovative Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and culinary arts. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

soul origin
Darwin, NT
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.

Chef De Partie

TAI TAI
South Brisbane, QLD
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
  • Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
  • Familiarized with wok cook techniques and recipes.

Chef

Rashays
Loganholme, QLD
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Sales Assistance

Woolworths
Sandgate
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.

Education

Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery and Diploma of hospitality management

American College
Wooloongabba, Qld
03.2023

Diploma in Business Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

Kaplan Business School
05.2021

Skills

  • Consistent Supervision
  • Guest Observations
  • Disposal Management
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Purchasing
  • Staff Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Chef

soul origin
04.2024 - Current

Chef De Partie

TAI TAI
09.2021 - 03.2024

Chef

Rashays
01.2021 - 05.2022

Sales Assistance

Woolworths
04.2019 - 05.2021

Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery and Diploma of hospitality management

American College

Diploma in Business Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

Kaplan Business School
BIJAYA BASTOLA