BISHAL KUNWAR
north straithfield,sydney
Summary
Motivated,talented professional in restaurant industry offering dynamic skills in meal preparation, portion sizing and plating. Experienced Chef de Partie with background working in high-end establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Supports chef leadership with new recipe development and suggested pairings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Rocks Brewing Co
Building 2/160 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
11.2022 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Managed inventory efficiently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing spoilage or waste.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
Chef De Partie
Marayong Hotel
6 Cobham St, Kings Park NSW 2148
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
Cook
Rocks Brewing Co
Building 2/160 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Can easily handle kitchen.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Cook
Alfred Hotel
51 Missenden Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
Education
certificate iv in commercial cookery -
01.2022
Skills
- Team Management
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Stock making
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Allergen awareness
Personal Qualifications
- First aid 10/10/26
- Provide basic emergency life support 10/10/26
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 10/10/24
- Food safety supervisor certificate 11/09/2023
Personal Qualities
- Self-starter
- Sense of responsibility
- Organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently
- Team spirit
- Ability to deal with people
- Resistant to stressful situations
- Patience
- Perseverance
- Adaptability
- Self-confidence
- Ability to handle with big groups of people when doing presentation and training
- Ready to work in any odd hours
References
- Kesh ghotame, 0450307407
- Chris reynolds, +61478043814
Languages
English
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Rocks Brewing Co
11.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Marayong Hotel
12.2021 - 12.2022
Cook
Rocks Brewing Co
10.2020 - 11.2022
Cook
Alfred Hotel
05.2019 - 10.2020