Dillisara Lamichhane

As an assistant chef at Little Lamb Restaurant, the role involves supporting the head chef in daily kitchen operations, assisting with meal preparation, and maintaining a high standard of food quality and hygiene. Responsibilities include overseeing food presentation, ensuring timely dish delivery, managing inventory, and helping with menu development. The assistant chef also plays a vital role in guiding junior staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring the proper storage of ingredients. Effective communication with both kitchen and front-of-house staff is crucial to ensure a smooth and efficient dining experience.

As a kitchen hand at Jetty Lounge, the role involves providing essential support to the kitchen team by ensuring a clean, organized workspace and assisting in food preparation. The kitchen hand is responsible for washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and prepping ingredients to help the chefs work efficiently during service hours. Additionally, they assist in maintaining inventory levels and ensuring that all kitchen supplies are well-stocked and properly stored. The kitchen hand plays a vital role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards.

At Cafe 63, I worked as a Food Prep and Cooking Assistant, helping with the daily preparation of ingredients, assembling meals, and supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods. I followed food safety and hygiene standards, maintained a clean and organised workspace, and ensured consistency in food quality and presentation. This role gave me valuable experience in a fast-paced café environment and strengthened my teamwork and time management skills.