Exploring New foods
Niraj ACHARYA
Chef
Sydney,NSW
Summary
High-performing Chef offering Five years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Gardens Cafe
Narellan, NSW
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Chef
The Shed Cafe
Campbelltown, NSW
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Commis Chef
Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd
Campbelltown, NSW
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Education
High School Diploma -
HSEB(Higher Secondary Education Board)
Kathmandu,Nepal 04.2001 -
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Canterbury Business College
Sydney, NSW 04.2001 -
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Canterbury Business College
Sydney, NSW 04.2001 -
Skills
Performance assessments
Food plating and presentation
Forecasting and planning
Recipes and menu planning
Signature dish creation
Budgeting
Problem-solving
Menu planning
Baking and broiling skills
Interests
Driving
I love doing Adventures
I also Listened music and even read books and literatures
I believe in Hard Work so i love doing New experiments and enjoy beauty of life
Timeline
Chef
The Gardens Cafe
02.2023 - Current
Chef
The Shed Cafe
03.2020 - 12.2022
Commis Chef
Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
HSEB(Higher Secondary Education Board)
04.2001 -
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Canterbury Business College
04.2001 -
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Canterbury Business College
04.2001 -