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Dorjee Sherpa

Sydney,NSW

Summary

A committed and hard working person with a strong work ethic, seeking to secure part-time or full time work. Strong desire to succeed in any role. Dedicated to all tasks and takes pride in work. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

The Royal Sutherland Hotel
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Chef De Partie

Hurricane Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

Breakfast Chef

Fixies café
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Line Cook

Little Jack Horner
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Coordinated kitchen stations with managers to cut down on customer wait times.

Double, Breakfast cook

Red leaf café
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
  • Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.

Allrounder

Defrance Café, Barista
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.

All rounder

Bender beans café, Barista
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor - Information technology

Cookery course Basic First Aid training -

Trade Course - Commercial Cookery

Australian Academy of Management And Science
Sydney, NSW
03.2020

Bachelors - Information Technology

Asia Pacific College
Sydney, NSW
12.2022

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Oven Operation
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Operations Management

Additional Information

  • BARISTA
  • RSA
  • Cookery Course
  • First Aid cerificate

Timeline

Chef De Partie

The Royal Sutherland Hotel
10.2023 - Current

Chef De Partie

Hurricane Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023

Breakfast Chef

Fixies café
10.2021 - 02.2023

Line Cook

Little Jack Horner
04.2021 - 11.2021

Double, Breakfast cook

Red leaf café
02.2019 - 12.2020

Allrounder

Defrance Café, Barista
08.2018 - 02.2019

All rounder

Bender beans café, Barista
02.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor - Information technology

Cookery course Basic First Aid training -

Trade Course - Commercial Cookery

Australian Academy of Management And Science

Bachelors - Information Technology

Asia Pacific College
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