BINOD PATHAK
Narooma,NSW
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Full Time, enhancing kitchen operations through expert menu planning, cost control, and food safety. Excelled in grilling techniques and workflow optimization, reducing food waste by strategic inventory management. Skilled in mentoring staff, fostering a team-oriented environment while boosting food quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Full Time
Porter House Bistro Narooma Golf Club, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
Chef
Full Time
The Brook Eatery,Cherrybrook, NSW
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- 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.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Commis Chef
Full Time
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, U.A.E
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef
Full Time
The Food Club, Meerut, India
06.2019 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Education
Bachelor Degree - B.H.M (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
Baba Farid Institute Of Technology,Dehradun,india
06.2019
Pioneer's Higher Secondary School,waling,nepal
2014
S.L.C
Shree Jeevan Jyoti English Boarding School2012
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Workflow Optimization
- Menu Planning
- Cost Control
- Seafood Preparation
Timeline
Chef
Full Time
05.2024 - Current
Chef
Full Time
01.2024 - 04.2024
Commis Chef
Full Time
11.2021 - 12.2023
Chef
Full Time
06.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor Degree - B.H.M (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
Baba Farid Institute Of Technology,Dehradun,india
Pioneer's Higher Secondary School,waling,nepal
S.L.C