Kalpana Rai
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking chef with over a year experience in fast paced restaurants. Experienced in working in the cold larder, raw bar, and pan section. A strong team player who maintains cleanliness, follows kitchen procedures, and consistently delivers under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demi Chef
Toki Bistro and Bar
T23,24/100 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared a variety of cold dishes including composed salads, antipasto platters, and custom dressings.
- Managed raw bar including shucking oysters, preparing cold seafood plates, and maintaining freshness.
- Helped cook pasta, and hot sides in the pan section for mains during busy services.
- Supported other sections with mise en place and assisted during service transitions.
- Maintained high hygiene and food safety standards across all sections.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to streamline food preparation processes, ensuring timely service.
Demi Chef (Fryer and Pans)
Flying fish
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Made different kind of pasta and prepped different sauce and sides for the main dish.
- Operated fryer stations to prepare crispy, high quality fried dishes.
- Handled high-pressure environments, including large-scale functions.
Commis Chef (Larder)
Watergrill Restaurant
613 Great N Rd, Abbotsford NSW 2046
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed the larder section, ensuring mis-en-place was ready for smooth service operations.
- Prepared wide ranged of fresh salads, dressings and vinaigrette using seasonal ingredients.
- Ensured pizzas were cooked to perfection, maintain consistency in crust, texture and flavour.
Crew Member
Five Guys
383 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Strong customer service and communication abilities.
- Proficient in food preparation, including grilling, frying and assembling orders.
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team under pressure.
Education
Cert IV - Kitchen Management
Evolution Hospitality Institute
L7/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 200001.2024
Skills
- Food preparation and safety
- Safe food handling
- Supplies monitoring and restocking
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Dietary restrictions
Certification
RSA
Timeline
Demi Chef
Toki Bistro and Bar
02.2025 - Current
Demi Chef (Fryer and Pans)
Flying fish
11.2024 - 05.2025
Commis Chef (Larder)
Watergrill Restaurant
08.2023 - 11.2024
Crew Member
Five Guys
05.2022 - 09.2023
Cert IV - Kitchen Management
Evolution Hospitality Institute