Nikhil Sharma
2/20 Elizabeth Street St Albans,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Armanii Cafe Cucina, excelling in kitchen management and menu development. Leveraged expertise in sanitation practices and cost control to enhance food quality and reduce waste, significantly improving customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering team communication and training, ensuring high standards of food presentation and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Armanii’s Caffe Cucina
6/30 Janefield Drive Bundoora, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Cleaner
Ikon Administration
Crown Casino
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
Education
Diploma Of Commercial Cookery - Chef
Joan Lawman College
Mezzanine 58 Frankiln Steet Melbourne, VICSkills
- Purchasing
- Business Management
- Pantry restocking
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Storage
- Grilling Techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Company quality standards
- Food plating and presentation
- Food spoilage prevention
- New Hire Training
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Portion and cost control
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Accomplishments
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of Number.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Reduced food costs by Number% by sourcing and securing new Product type supplier.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Armanii’s Caffe Cucina
07.2022 - Current
Cleaner
Ikon Administration
08.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma Of Commercial Cookery - Chef
Joan Lawman College