Mahesh Banda
Westmead Sydney ,NSW
Summary
At Greengate Hotel, I excelled as a senior Chef De Partie, enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through adept menu development and effective team leadership. Leveraging skills in kitchen organization and allergen awareness, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved service quality, demonstrating a keen ability to innovate and mentor under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Greengate Hotel
Killara, NSW
08.2022 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Commis Chef
Greengate Hotel
Killara, NSW
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
Kitchen Hand
Greengate Hotel
Killara, NSW
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sphere Education Institute
Sydney02.2022
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Nutrition Principles
- Allergen awareness
- Food spoilage prevention
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Supervising Food Prep
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Greengate Hotel
08.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
Greengate Hotel
08.2019 - 08.2022
Kitchen Hand
Greengate Hotel
08.2017 - 08.2019
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sphere Education Institute