Dipika Rana
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Breakfast Creek Hotel, excelling in kitchen management and team collaboration. Mastered food safety and sanitation, ensuring top health ratings. Demonstrated exceptional cooking techniques and meal preparation, boosting customer satisfaction. Skillfully trained staff, enhancing kitchen efficiency and service quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Breakfast Creek Hotel
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows and staff scheduling.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
Cook
8848 Momo House
11.2018 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Kitchen Hand
Breakfast Creek Hotel
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Brisbane, QLD02-2023
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Brisbane, QLD02-2022
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Brisbane, QLD03-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
Timeline
Chef
Breakfast Creek Hotel
11.2021 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Breakfast Creek Hotel
04.2021 - 11.2021
Cook
8848 Momo House
11.2018 - 03.2022
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Management
Spencer College
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