Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Cookingcompetencies
Timeline
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Nilabh Sharma

Melbourne

Summary

My name is Nilabh Sharma. A highly motivated and professional chef with a real passion for preparing popular, healthy and nutritious meals. Having a 'hands on' approach to all areas of the kitchen and possessing excellent organizational skills and administrative skills. A quick learner who can effortlessly fit into an existing established environment, and also encourage junior staff to achieve their best when preparing meals. Looking for immediate start and to join a busy and successful team where I can fulfil my potential and further advance an already successful career.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Stella's at Altona

Chef

Peppers Café, New Market
  • Responsible for smooth running of kitchen and making seasonal menus, trained staff about food and safety and prepared all types of healthy and tasty meals
  • Looked after the dietary needs of customers

Sous Chef

The Sphinx Hotel
Melbourne
01.2024 - 05.2024

Head Chef

The Rocketman
01.2023 - 12.2023

Chef

The Yardz Hotel
01.2022 - 12.2022

Chef Manager

Royal Geelong Yacht Club
01.2021 - 08.2021

Sous Chef

Mt. Moriac Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2020

Head Chef

Deakin University
Geelong
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Worked at Deakin University Campus in Geelong
  • Worked at Deakin University Campus in Geelong as a head Chef and main role is to help staff during busy hours and holding the responsibility of the Kitchen with Knowledge on costings, stock take and pay role
  • Worked at Deakin University Campus in Geelong

Head Chef

Peppers Café Racecourse Flemington
01.2014 - 12.2018

Second Chef

Cafe Rosco Chevron and Group
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Responsibilities were menu planning, organizing staffs roasters introducing new seasonal ingredients to menu, assisting head chef in large al a carte functions

Head Chef

Cafe Lagom, Malvern
Malvern
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Working in a busy and popular restaurant and routinely having to cook for up to 100 diners every night
  • Responsible as part of a team for cooking tasty, delicious and healthy meals for all diners

Head Chef

Peppers Jack Steak House
01.2010 - 12.2011

Education

Cert. III & IV -

Retail and Pastries
08.2015

Diploma -

Hospitality Management
06.2014

Cert. III & IV -

Commercial Cookery
10.2012

Bachelor -

Accounting
09.2007

Skills

  • Bread making
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Supervision
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Menu planning
  • Nutritional standards
  • Quality control
  • Allergy awareness
  • Health and safety
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Menu pricing
  • Portion control
  • Staff management
  • Stock control
  • Training and development
  • Supplier communication
  • Stock rotation
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Communication
  • Cooperation
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity

References

Available on request.

Cookingcompetencies

  • Full knowledge of the Statutory Regulations contained in the Health & Safety at Work Act.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.
  • Experience of high volume catering in a busy workplace.
  • Detailed knowledge of seasoning and recipes.
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of cooking including sautéing, roasting, blanching, emulsification, braising, and various cooking techniques.
  • Ability to cook different varieties of cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean, Continental, Indian, and Asian.
  • Ability to change menus according to demand and supply seasonally.
  • Experience in creating weekly specials with different types of cuisines.
  • Expertise in making various types of sauces for meat, poultry, and seafood dishes.
  • Full knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Timeline

Sous Chef

The Sphinx Hotel
01.2024 - 05.2024

Head Chef

The Rocketman
01.2023 - 12.2023

Chef

The Yardz Hotel
01.2022 - 12.2022

Chef Manager

Royal Geelong Yacht Club
01.2021 - 08.2021

Sous Chef

Mt. Moriac Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2020

Head Chef

Deakin University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Head Chef

Peppers Café Racecourse Flemington
01.2014 - 12.2018

Second Chef

Cafe Rosco Chevron and Group
01.2013 - 12.2014

Head Chef

Peppers Jack Steak House
01.2010 - 12.2011

Head Chef

Cafe Lagom, Malvern
01.2009 - 12.2012

Cert. III & IV -

Retail and Pastries

Diploma -

Hospitality Management

Cert. III & IV -

Commercial Cookery

Bachelor -

Accounting

Chef

Stella's at Altona

Chef

Peppers Café, New Market
Nilabh Sharma