Laxmi Pokharel
Perth,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Demi/ Commi Chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Frida Mexican
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Internship Student
Mercury Hotel Peth
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for [Type] chef.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Cook
Summit Nepalese Restaurants (2019-2021)
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Technical College Western Australia
Perth, WA10.2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Technical College
Perth, WA04.2023
Skills
- Customer relationship
Stocking and replenishing
Safety standards and protocols
Freezer/refrigerator temperature oversight
Food preparation and safety
Order delivery practice
Performance improvement
Inventory management
Recipe designing
Food service management
Inventory management
References
Ganesh Bajgai: 0451 732 242 (Head Chef)
Keshav Rijal : 0420724435 (Chef)
Timeline
Chef
Frida Mexican
06.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Mercury Hotel Peth
10.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
Summit Nepalese Restaurants (2019-2021)
08.2019 - 11.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Technical College Western Australia
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Technical College
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