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Mayank Prajapati

Chef
Nollamara,WA

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Aldente Pasta and Pizza
Coogee, WA
06.2023 - Current
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.

Pizza Chef

Lolivo
Malvern East, VIC
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Trained new staff members on proper cooking methods, safety procedures and customer service standards.
  • Inspected finished pizzas for quality assurance prior to serving them.
  • Cut vegetables and rolled out dough to prepare raw materials for cooking.
  • Prepared dough for pizzas, including kneading and rolling out the dough.
  • Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
  • Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
  • Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.

Education

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery -

Brighton College
Melbourne, VIC
12-2022

Skills

  • Kitchen operations management
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Schedule implementation
  • Signature dish creation
  • Purchasing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen operations
  • Food safety oversight
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food storage
  • Kitchen management
  • Food service operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Aldente Pasta and Pizza
06.2023 - Current

Pizza Chef

Lolivo
10.2021 - 01.2023

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery -

Brighton College

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