Hi, I’m
Kushal Poudel
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Ambitious and dedicated Junior Sous Chef offering 4 years' experience in restaurants. Knowledgeable about sanitation and food safety, customer relations and storage procedures. Clear communicator and decisive manager with expertise in all areas of the kitchen.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Australian Venue And Co. (AVC) , The Smith
Junior Sous Chef
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Ordered food items for upcoming events per sous chef request.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
Urban Alley Brewery Pub
Casual Chef
07.2018 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Run every sections as per the need in the kitchen.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Pinnacle People
Casual Chef
09.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Worked as chef for different agedcare, nursing home and many more.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all food preparations.
- Usually worked in one place for one day but gave 100% from my side.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Lobbs Cafe
Chef
01.2019 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Education
Victorian Institute Of TechnologyMelbourne
Bachelor of Information Technology
01.2022
Newton CollegeMelbourne
Graduate Certificate from Commercial Cookery
04.2023
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Kitchen Management
- Team Leadership
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Restaurant Operation
- Active Listening
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Safe Food Handling
- Basic Math
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Australian Venue And Co. (AVC) , The Smith
12.2021 - Current
Casual Chef
Pinnacle People
09.2020 - 12.2021
Chef
Lobbs Cafe
01.2019 - 11.2021
Casual Chef
Urban Alley Brewery Pub
07.2018 - 03.2022
Victorian Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Newton College
Graduate Certificate from Commercial Cookery
Similar Profiles
Lia JonesLia Jones
Bartender at AVCBartender at AVC
Emily StewartEmily Stewart
Waitress at AVCWaitress at AVC
Dalton ForemanDalton Foreman
Sales Associate at AVCSales Associate at AVC