Kanchan Khadka
Googong,NSW
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Suppeto Collective, enhancing dining experiences through meticulous meal preparation and innovative recipe development. Excelled in kitchen operations management and staff coordination, significantly improving kitchen efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in cost control and resource management, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Suppeto Collective
37Jerrabomberra Pkwy, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Chef
Beach Road Hotel
Bondi, NSW
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Kitchen Helper
Centennial Homestead
Randwick, NSW
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Australian International College
Sydney, NSW07-2022
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Australian International College
Sydney, NSW01-2022
Diploma If Information Technology - Information Technology
Skyline International Collge
Burwood, NSW12-2019
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Meal Preparation
- Purchasing
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Resource Management
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Portion and cost control
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food Service Operations
Timeline
Chef
Suppeto Collective
08.2022 - Current
Chef
Beach Road Hotel
11.2021 - 08.2022
Kitchen Helper
Centennial Homestead
11.2018 - 02.2021
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Australian International College
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Australian International College
Diploma If Information Technology - Information Technology
Skyline International Collge