Keshav Shrestha
Hoppers Crossing,VIC
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Village Cantina, enhancing customer satisfaction and achieving cost reduction targets through skilled negotiations. Expert in food safety, kitchen management, and fostering teamwork. Excelled in menu development and allergen awareness, ensuring high-quality culinary creations and efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Village Cantina
Yarravile
12.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Achieved cost reduction targets by negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on key ingredients.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Chef
Fox Hotel
Collingwood
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Chef De Partie
Dench Cafe
Fitzroy, VIC
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Joan Law Man College
04.2023
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Knife Skills
Cooking techniques
Food quality
Kitchen Management
Meal Preparation
Kitchen Operations
Verbal and written communication
Allergen awareness
Sauce preparation
Sanitation Guidelines
Plating techniques
Recipe creation
Sanitation Practices
Menu development
Timeline
Chef
Village Cantina
12.2022 - Current
Chef
Fox Hotel
04.2021 - 10.2022
Chef De Partie
Dench Cafe
01.2021 - 10.2022
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Joan Law Man College