Kundan Raj Pandey
4/38 Nagle Street Liverpool,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Harden Country Club, excelling in kitchen leadership and food safety. Expert in mentoring staff and managing inventory, significantly reducing waste. Known for enhancing team performance and ensuring high-quality food preparation, showcasing both hard and soft skills without compromising on presentation or efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Harden Country Club
East Street Harden
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Sous Chef
Hill Top Golf and Country Club
71 Gowrie Street , Tartura VIC
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Salisbury College Australia
L4 & 5/14 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 213411.2021
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Salisbury College Australia
L4 & 5/14 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 213405.2021
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Allergen awareness
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Plating
Languages
English
Professional Working
Nepali
Full Professional
Hini
Limited Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hill Top Golf and Country Club
06.2023 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
Harden Country Club
11.2021 - 06.2024
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Salisbury College Australia
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Salisbury College Australia