DEEPAK RAWAL
North Strathfield,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Culinary Professional experienced in crafting high-quality dishes across diverse cuisines. Achieved increased customer satisfaction and repeat patronage through innovative menu development and efficient kitchen management. Focused on delivering exceptional culinary experiences while fostering strong team collaboration and adhering to food safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Chef
Cafe on Mona
EdgeCliff, NSW
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food to maintain high standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies to ensure seamless operations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Chef de Partie
Andiamo Trattoria
Sydney
12.2022 - Current
- 4+ years of experience preparing authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas.
- Skilled in hand-stretching dough, fermentation, dough ball management, and wood-fired/gas oven baking.
- Strong knowledge of traditional Italian and Neapolitan pizza techniques, including hydration, proofing, and baking temperatures.
- Experienced in preparing fresh pizza dough, sauces, and toppings while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Prepared high-quality pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality pizzas and culinary creations.
- Developed innovative pizza recipes that attracted new clientele and increased sales.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by managing staff effectively and delegating tasks to improve workflow.
- Trained new staff on pizza-making techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques for making various types of pizza.
- Prepared fresh pizza dough and toppings daily for customer orders.
- Prepared ingredients such as dough, sauce, and toppings for pizzas.
- Checked food quality and freshness of ingredients used in preparing pizzas.
- Operated pizza ovens to ensure consistent cooking temperatures and quality.
- Adhered to food safety practices to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
- Maintained food safety standards while handling ingredients and finished products.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cleaned work areas and sanitized equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Kept up-to-date with current trends in Italian cuisine by attending workshops or reading culinary magazines.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Hospitality
South Academy of Higher Education
Sydney, NSWCertificate IV - Kitchen Management, Hospitality
Southern Academy of Business And Technology
TownhallSkills
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Baking methods
- Food safety compliance
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Kitchen organization
- Allergy awareness
- Workplace safety
- Team coordination
Timeline
Cafe Chef
Cafe on Mona
03.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Andiamo Trattoria
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Business - Hospitality
South Academy of Higher Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management, Hospitality
Southern Academy of Business And Technology