Bishal Gurung
Dee Why,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Cook with a proven track record at Merivale, showcasing exceptional knife skills and a commitment to safe food handling. Excelled in high-pressure environments, significantly enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative meal preparation and effective multitasking. Renowned for mentoring junior staff and streamlining operations, embodying leadership and culinary excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Merivale
06.2021 - Current
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Stellar College
Sydney, NSW12.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Food Production
- Menu Memorization
- Flexible Schedule
- Meal Preparation
- Efficient multitasking
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Cook
Merivale
06.2021 - Current
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Stellar College
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