John Maharjan
Wodonga,VIC
Summary
With expertise in a wide range of culinary specialties such as breakfast, pizza, pasta, and tapas, young and enthusiastic individual exceling in fast-paced and demanding environments. Demonstrating a proven ability to thrive under pressure, possessing a remarkable talent for seamlessly adapting to new surroundings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Public House
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
Head Chef
Saporito Cafe
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef
Imperial hotel
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervising the kitchen, assisting head chef
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef – Kitchen Incharge
SPQR
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Mass production of Hand Stretched Woodfire Pizzas during the pandemic
Chef
Deco café and restaurant
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Running all of the sections, training new apprentices, stock take and putting on specials
Chef
Saving Grace Bar
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Running the kitchen and stock takes
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC11-2020
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Institute of Advancing Careers
Hobart, TAS11-2020
Certificate IV - Permaculture
TAFE NSW
Thurgoona12-2023
Skills
- Excellent prep skills
- Time Management
- Training and managing staff
- Food safety and sanitization practices
- Quality Assurance
- Organizing
- Food waste Management
- Training Apprentice
References
Chef Amit Shrestha,
Executive Chef
Australian Venue Co.
0430799953
Jodie Tiernan
Director
Public House, Albury
0416258570
Activities
- Cooking is my passion; I love to see the reaction on people’s face when they see and eat the food I make.
- I am always trying to do something new; I love to experiment with food.
Timeline
Chef
Public House
04.2022 - Current
Head Chef
Saporito Cafe
11.2021 - 12.2022
Chef – Kitchen Incharge
SPQR
08.2020 - 02.2021
Chef
Imperial hotel
04.2019 - 08.2021
Chef
Deco café and restaurant
12.2018 - 04.2019
Chef
Saving Grace Bar
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Institute of Advancing Careers
Certificate IV - Permaculture
TAFE NSW
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