Nikesh Katwal
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than three years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven chef skills.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Delaware North
Rooty hill, Nsw
10.2023 - Current
Chef
Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking
Sydney, NSW
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
SYDNEY ACADEMY
Sydney, NSW01.2023
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Counter Sanitization
- Persuasion
- Surface Work
Timeline
Chef
Delaware North
10.2023 - Current
Chef
Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking
02.2020 - 10.2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
SYDNEY ACADEMY
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