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Kushal Dahal

New Town,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven chef with extensive experience at Modern Australian and Italian cuisine, excelling in food preparation and stock management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Strong communication and creative problem-solving skills contribute to a collaborative kitchen environment, delivering exceptional dining experiences. Self-motivated professional used to working in busy kitchen. Proficient in preparing main dishes, appetisers, salads and desserts. Experienced training and supervising new employees.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Maker/Chef

Room For A Pony
North Hobart, TAS
04.2022 - Current
  • Prepared food items following strict health and safety guidelines.
    Controlled stock management processes for efficiency and accuracy.
    Implemented food health and safety procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Breakfast Chef

Ginger Brown Café
South Hobart, TAS
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Executed food preparation for lunch and dinner services while adhering to quality standards.
    Oversaw stock management processes, optimizing ordering procedures for efficiency.
    Ensured compliance with food health and safety protocols throughout operations.

Breakfast Chef

Currency Café
Lindisfarne, TAS
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Delivered high-quality food during breakfast and lunch services while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
    Oversaw stock management processes to enhance ingredient availability and reduce spoilage.
    Upheld food health and safety procedures, ensuring a clean working environment.

Chef

Republic Bar and Café
North Hobart, TAS
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisting the senior chef, Preparation of food, lunch and dinner service, stock management and ordering, maintaining Food Health and safety procedures

Chef/Pizza Maker

Ritas Cafeteria
Abbotsford, VIC
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while preparing and serving meals throughout the day.
    Oversaw stock management processes, ensuring efficient ordering of ingredients.
    Collaborated with head chef on menu design to elevate dining options.
    Produced pizza by preparing dough, adhering to quality control measures.

Breakfast Chef

Lucy Lockett
Brunswick, VIC
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted head chef in menu design for breakfast and lunch service.
    Prepared and served breakfast and lunch, ensuring quality standards.
    Managed stock levels to optimise inventory and minimise waste.
    Executed ordering processes for kitchen supplies to maintain operations.
    Trained kitchen crew on cooking techniques and food safety protocols.

Chef/Pizza Maker

Trotter’s Bistro
Carlton, VIC
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Delivered breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation and service consistently.
    Oversaw stock management tasks, ensuring timely ordering of supplies.
    Made pizzas from scratch by preparing dough following standard procedures.
    Contributed to team efforts by providing help as necessary.

Education

CERTIFICATE IV - COOKERY

Swiss Institute
10.2020

CERTIFICATE III - COOKERY

SWISS institute
09.2020

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Food preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Oven operation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer-friendly approach
  • Supportive attitude
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Versatile section work
  • Rapid learning ability
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Organizational skills
  • Operational efficiency

References

  • Trotter’s Bistro, Apil Pathak, Head Chef, 0434599887, apil.pathak@gmail.com, 398-400 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Lucy Lockett, Mohammed Selim Azad, Head Chef, 0401182988, selimazad1771@gmail.com, 140 Barkley Street, Brunswick, VIC, 3056
  • Ritas Cafeteria, Ashok Pokharel, Head Chef, 0414784589, ashokontrading@gmail.com, 239 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
  • Republic Bar and Café, Chris Thomas, Executive Chef, 0418651525, chris@jackgreene.com.au, 299 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS, 7000
  • Currency Café, Pamela Bird, Owner/Manager, 0362439386, 6 Hume Street, Lindisfarne, TAS, 7015
  • Ginger Brown Café, Damian Rue, Owner/Head Chef, 0410743704, damianrue@gmail.com, 464 Macquarie Street, South Hobart, TAS, 7004
  • Room For A Pony, Christian Allen, Head Chef, 0407306862, contact@roomforapony.com.au, 338 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS, 7000

Timeline

Breakfast Chef

Ginger Brown Café
02.2023 - 03.2024

Pizza Maker/Chef

Room For A Pony
04.2022 - Current

Breakfast Chef

Currency Café
10.2021 - 02.2023

Chef

Republic Bar and Café
01.2021 - 09.2021

Chef/Pizza Maker

Ritas Cafeteria
11.2018 - 01.2021

Breakfast Chef

Lucy Lockett
07.2018 - 03.2019

Chef/Pizza Maker

Trotter’s Bistro
05.2016 - 08.2018

CERTIFICATE IV - COOKERY

Swiss Institute

CERTIFICATE III - COOKERY

SWISS institute

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