Bishal Dhungana
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Village cantina
Werribee , VIC
11.2017 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Chef
Fishbowl
Coolingwood , VIC
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Commercial Cookery - Food Study
Australian Vocational Education & Training Academy
Melbourne 03-2023
Skills
- Purchasing
- Food and beverage pairing
- Schedule implementation
- Kitchen operations management
- Dish preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety and sanitation
- Vegan cooking
- Staff coordination
- New hire training
- Food quality
- Frying techniques
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Food storage
- Stock ordering
Languages
Nepali
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Certificate III in commercial cookery
- Certificate IV in commercial cookery
- Diploma of hospitality and management
- Food safely handling certificate
Affiliations
- Gardening and planting
- Playing cricket
- Running marathon
- Lifting weight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Fishbowl
01.2020 - 07.2025
Chef
Village cantina
11.2017 - Current
Commercial Cookery - Food Study
Australian Vocational Education & Training Academy