Deven Chhetri
2/39-41 The Trongate Granville
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 5 years of fast-paced kitchen experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Casual 40 Hrs (weekly)
Dnata Catering Inflight
01.2022 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
Chef (20 Hrs Weekly)
Dnata Catering Inflight
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Use of grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
Chef 20 Hrs
Qantas Catering Inflight Via Stix Catering
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Provided support during special events and catering functions, ensuring consistent quality across all offerings.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management, reducing instances of stock shortages during service hours.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the kitchen when needed, maintaining smooth operations during staff absences or high-volume periods.
Education
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management - Commercial Cookery
Quantum Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 7112
04-2024
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Australian Institute of Higher Education
Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW10-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills Excel, MS office, Xero
- Accounting skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef Casual 40 Hrs (weekly)
Dnata Catering Inflight
01.2022 - Current
Chef (20 Hrs Weekly)
Dnata Catering Inflight
12.2019 - 03.2020
Chef 20 Hrs
Qantas Catering Inflight Via Stix Catering
10.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management - Commercial Cookery
Quantum Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 7112
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Australian Institute of Higher Education
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