Deepak
Balga,Perth
Summary
Determined Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 5 years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Chef De Partie
The Lancefield Hotel
Lancefield, VIC
05.2023 - Current
- Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
Commis Chef
The 1860's Hotel
Lancefield, VIC
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
- Ensured proper storage of food items at correct temperature according to health code standards.
- Assisted higher-level chefs in the preparation of more complex dishes.
- Maintained knowledge of common allergens present in kitchen's recipes and dishes.
Chef
Rosa Mexicano
Watergardens, VIC
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
- Planned work schedules for kitchen staff according to daily business volume.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Cook
Hotel Radio Springs
Ballarat, VIC
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients, and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Pizza and Pasta Cook
IL Padrino's Pizza & Pasta Cafe & Restaurant
Saint Albans, VIC
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients inventory and rotating stock as needed.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality pizza and maintaining timely service.
- Received incoming customer calls, recording order details and personal information and issuing estimates as to preparation and delivery times.
Education
Certificate, Advancing Your Leadership Course -
People Learning & Development
Collingwood, VIC05.2023
Certificate, First Aid -
Stiches First Aid Education
Ravenhall, VIC05.2022
Certificate, Fire Extinguisher Training -
Fire Marshall
Carrum Downs, VIC05.2022
Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Acumen Education
Richmond, VIC12.2022
Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
Richmond, VIC05.2022
Cookery, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
Richmond, VIC12.2021
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Dessert Making
- Portion and cost control
- Safe Food Handling
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Meat cooking
- Butchery skills
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Creative Thinking
- Cooking techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Chef De Partie
The Lancefield Hotel
05.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
The 1860's Hotel
12.2022 - Current
Chef
Rosa Mexicano
01.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
Hotel Radio Springs
01.2021 - 03.2022
Pizza and Pasta Cook
IL Padrino's Pizza & Pasta Cafe & Restaurant
12.2018 - 01.2021
Certificate, Advancing Your Leadership Course -
People Learning & Development
Certificate, First Aid -
Stiches First Aid Education
Certificate, Fire Extinguisher Training -
Fire Marshall
Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Acumen Education
Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
Cookery, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Acumen Education
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