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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
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
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
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
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 2000
01.2024

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

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