Dipul Maheshkumar Bhatt
Footscray,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Phoenix Hotel, skilled in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative menu planning and efficient meal preparation. Adept at multitasking and staff coordination, successfully optimizing kitchen operations while maintaining high-quality standards and fostering a collaborative team environment.
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Phoenix Hotel
05.2019 - 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Organized and led team participation in community events, raising restaurant's profile and engaging with potential customers.
- Improved kitchen safety, conducting comprehensive training on proper equipment use and emergency procedures.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
Cook
Dhaka(Madhumati) Restaurant
01.2014 - 04.2019
- 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 multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- 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.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
Kitchen Cook
Octopus Hospitality
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation and cooking processes.
- Consistently met strict health and safety standards, contributing to restaurant's reputation for reliability.
- Ensured all dishes were prepared to specification, maintaining highest standards of quality and presentation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Certificate III - Automotive Mechanical Techonology
Austwide Institute of Training
Melbourne, VIC03-2017
Diploma - Diploma of Management
Austwide Institute of Training
03-2015
Certificate IV - Business
Austwide Institute of Training
Melbourne, VIC03-2015
Diploma - Automotive Management
Austwide Institute of Training
Melbourne, VIC03-2015
Diploma - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Institute of Australia
Melbourne, VIC08-2010
Cerificate 3 in Hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Institute of Australia
Melbourne, VIC08-2009
No Degree - English For Academic Purposes 1
The Meridian International School
Melbourne, VIC07-2008
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Staff coordination
- Menu supervision
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Phoenix Hotel
05.2019 - Current
Cook
Dhaka(Madhumati) Restaurant
01.2014 - 04.2019
Kitchen Cook
Octopus Hospitality
09.2009 - 12.2013
Certificate III - Automotive Mechanical Techonology
Austwide Institute of Training
Diploma - Diploma of Management
Austwide Institute of Training
Certificate IV - Business
Austwide Institute of Training
Diploma - Automotive Management
Austwide Institute of Training
Diploma - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Institute of Australia
Cerificate 3 in Hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Institute of Australia
No Degree - English For Academic Purposes 1
The Meridian International School
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