Mahesh Sharma
Westmead,NSW
Summary
High-performing Chef offering four years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Leaf Cafe
03.2022 - Current
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Cook
Leaf Cafe
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- 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.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Education
Bachelor - Business And IT
Canterbury Institute of Management
Rockdale, NSW11.2024
Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate - Science
Kathmandu Model College
Kathmandu, Nepal12.2016
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Recipe creation
- Performance Improvement
- Creative Thinking
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Management
Reference
Ryan Qiu
Title: Executive Chef
Contact: +61 472 626 268
Ryanqiu@leafcafe.com.au
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Leaf Cafe
03.2022 - Current
Cook
Leaf Cafe
10.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor - Business And IT
Canterbury Institute of Management
Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate - Science
Kathmandu Model College
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