Lourdhu Akhila Gade
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Innovative Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and culinary arts. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Baahubali Indian resturant
Armadale, Vic
02.2023 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Assistant Chef
Melbourne mirchi indian resturant
Melbourne, Vic
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas, including sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
- Assisted Head Chef in preparation of menus for special occasions and events.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and shredding vegetables.
- Ensured all food items were cooked at correct temperatures and stored correctly after cooking.
- Carried out meal service duties such as plating up meals for customers or guests according to instructions from Head Chef or Sous Chef.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling sharp knives and other kitchen utensils.
- Arranged work stations prior to shift commencement with necessary ingredients, utensils and equipment.
- Conducted daily checks of fridges and freezers temperatures and recorded results accordingly.
- Assisted Head Chef in closing down the kitchen area at end of day ensuring all remaining ingredients were stored properly.
- Prepared dish ingredients by chopping vegetables, meats and garnishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical Institute of Victoria
Victoria02-2021
Skills
- Pantry restocking
- Dish preparation
- Staff Coordination
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Sanitation Practices
- Waste control
- Knife use
- Food preparation techniques
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Melbourne mirchi indian resturant
08.2024 - 12.2024
Chef
Baahubali Indian resturant
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Technical Institute of Victoria
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