Dhan Bahadur Chhetri
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at North and Eight, recognized for enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing food waste through effective portion control. Skilled in food preparation and knife handling, I excel in fast-paced environments while fostering teamwork and maintaining high food quality standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Cook /Chef
North and Eight
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
Larder Chef
The Rose Fitzroy
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Enhanced interaction channels between vendors and chefs, guaranteeing fresh ingredients arrived promptly.
- Displayed excellent time management through effective task prioritization during peak service times.
- Regularly received commendations from patrons on the exceptional quality and presentation of larder-based dishes.
- Assisted in crafting bespoke hors d'oeuvres and appetizers for diverse events.
- Contributed valuable insights from larder station expertise in menu planning meetings.
- Efficiently executed daily prep tasks, ensuring a consistent variety of fresh options available for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality standards.
Education
Hospitality
Newton College
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Fast-paced environment
- Efficient cleaning
- Knife handling
- Energy and stamina
- Food preparation
- Proper sanitation
- Hygiene awareness
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Plates presentation
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Team collaboration
Certification
ONSHORE
Certificate III in cookery
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
OFFSHORE
Undergraduate in Science, Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB)
Languages
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook /Chef
North and Eight
02.2022 - Current
Larder Chef
The Rose Fitzroy
02.2021 - 05.2025
Hospitality
Newton College
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