Hari Krishna Nannapaneni
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record at Simply indian hoppers crossing Pty Ltd, mastering kitchen management and recipe development. Renowned for optimizing food preparation processes and enhancing food safety protocols. Excelled in fostering vendor relationships, ensuring quality ingredients, and meeting diverse dietary needs with innovative culinary solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Simply Indian Hoppers Crossing Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 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.
Head Chef
Balaji Restaurants Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Head Chef
Pulao Place Roxburgh Park / Amoghah Foods Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Chef
Simply Indian Hoppers Crossing Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Australian Careers Education Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC02-2022
Certificate III &1V In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Australian Careers Education Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC09-2021
Bachelor of Commerce (honors) - Accounting
CMR UNIVERSITY
BANGALORE05-2018
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Recipe development
Timeline
Chef
Simply Indian Hoppers Crossing Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Balaji Restaurants Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Pulao Place Roxburgh Park / Amoghah Foods Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 07.2023
Chef
Simply Indian Hoppers Crossing Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Australian Careers Education Pty Ltd
Certificate III &1V In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Australian Careers Education Pty Ltd
Bachelor of Commerce (honors) - Accounting
CMR UNIVERSITY
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