KANISH SHARMA
Melbourne
Summary
Motivated and reliable Chef with hands-on experience in restaurant and healthcare kitchen environments across Victoria. Skilled in modern Australian cuisine, food preparation, dietary meal planning, kitchen operations, and maintaining high food safety standards. Known for strong work ethic, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced environments while consistently delivering high-quality meals and excellent kitchen support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Middels Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Drouin
03.2025 - Current
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Supported daily kitchen operations to enhance service flow and efficiency
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
- Collaborated with kitchen staff during peak service periods to maintain high-quality output
- Assist in food preparation, stock handling, and kitchen organization
Chef
Railway cafe - puffing billy railway
Emerald
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared and served high-quality meals for 500+ international customers during peak service periods.
- Managed hot bain-marie service, ensuring food was maintained at safe temperatures while preserving quality, freshness, and presentation.
- Prepared and served a wide range of à la carte dishes and catered for large tour groups and functions with efficient service.
- Coordinated with the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals in a fast-paced tourist environment.
- Monitored food quality, portion control, stock rotation, and replenished bain-marie service throughout operating hours.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.
- Assisted with food preparation, stock control, and daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Cook
Australian Unity Aged Care
Mornington
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals in accordance with dietary and nutritional requirements for residents
- Managed multiple kitchen duties while maintaining efficiency and consistency
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Supported smooth kitchen operations and timely meal service delivery
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen
Chef
Rynan Health Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines and nutritional requirements
- Assisted in daily food preparation and kitchen operations
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness in line with hygiene and safety standards
- Ensured consistency, quality, and timely preparation of meals
Education
Certificate III & IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Institute
Melbourne, VictoriaDiploma - Hospitality Management
Acumen Institute
Melbourne, VictoriaSkills
- Modern Australian Cuisine
- Commercial Cookery
- Food Preparation & Presentation
- Kitchen Operations Management
- Dietary & Nutritional Meal Preparation
- Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance
- Stock Rotation & Inventory Control
- WHS & Workplace Safety Standards
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Customer Service Excellence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong knowledge of food safety procedures and kitchen hygiene
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Dedicated, punctual, and capable of working under pressure
Timeline
Chef
Middels Tapas Bar and Restaurant
03.2025 - Current
Chef
Railway cafe - puffing billy railway
09.2024 - 03.2025
Cook
Australian Unity Aged Care
07.2023 - 09.2024
Chef
Rynan Health Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
Certificate III & IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Institute
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Acumen Institute