Biplov Pandey
Nunawading,VIC
Summary
Experienced chef with a focus on culinary excellence and staff training. Skilled in maintaining high food safety standards and collaborating with team members to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Also,vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Wantirna Hill club
Wantirna, VIC
06.2021 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals for club members and guests.
- Trained and supervised junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace at all times.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Chef de Partie (full time 2022-current)
Milk and wine co
Heathmont, VIC
06.2020 - Current
- Prepared and plated dishes following restaurant recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality for menu items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to health regulations.
- Developed daily specials, utilizing seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food safety and quality control.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
Chef
The glenferrie Hotel
Hawthorn, VIC
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals for club members and guests.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
Kitchen hand and cook
Taco Bill
Lilydale, VIC
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Operated dishwashing machinery and ensured proper sanitation procedures.
- Stocked kitchen supplies and assisted with inventory management.
- Monitored food freshness and discarded expired items promptly.
- Provided support during peak service hours to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
Education
Cert Iv In Kitchen Management -
Quantrum Training Pty Ltd
Dandenong, VIC 08.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Networking -
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC 03.2018 - 11.2020
Skills
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Service collaboration
- Quality control
- Training staff
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Ingredient knowledge
- Staff coordination
Timeline
Cert Iv In Kitchen Management -
Quantrum Training Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2023
Chef
Wantirna Hill club
06.2021 - Current
Chef
The glenferrie Hotel
06.2021 - 09.2022
Chef de Partie (full time 2022-current)
Milk and wine co
06.2020 - Current
Kitchen hand and cook
Taco Bill
11.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Networking -
Melbourne Institute of Technology
03.2018 - 11.2020