DHRUV MODI
Sandy Bay,TAS
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
CAPITAL ANTIPESTI-PIZZE-VINO
08.2023 - Current
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
COOK
Cradle Mountain Lodge, P&O Resorts
02.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Assistant Store Manager
Dominos's Pizza
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Pizza Dough Maker
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced dough quality by consistently following precise recipes and mixing techniques.
- Continuously refined personal expertise in artisanal pizza making techniques through research, experimentation, and professional development opportunities.
- Reduced waste and saved on ingredients cost by accurately measuring and utilizing resources for each batch of dough.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring optimal efficiency and sanitary conditions for dough production.
Education
Certificate IV - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
REACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hobart, TAS12-2023
Certificate III - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
REACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hobart, TAS04-2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Allergen awareness
- Cost Control
Languages
ENG
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
CAPITAL ANTIPESTI-PIZZE-VINO
08.2023 - Current
COOK
Cradle Mountain Lodge, P&O Resorts
02.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Dominos's Pizza
01.2020 - 01.2022
Pizza Dough Maker
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
08.2018 - 12.2020
Certificate IV - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
REACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate III - COMMERCIAL COOKERY
REACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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