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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Niraj Gautam

Hobart,TAS
Niraj Gautam

Summary

A seasoned Chef with a proven track record at Hobart Workers Club/Shamrock Hotel, I excel in food safety and sanitation, and effective communication. Renowned for mentoring staff in high-quality food preparation and fostering team collaboration, I consistently enhance customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency. My expertise spans innovative cooking techniques to presentation, ensuring culinary excellence.

Overview

1
year of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hobart Workers Club/Shamrock Hotel

Chef
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service, addressing and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Central Australian College
Hobart, TAS

Graduate Diploma from Cookery And Kitchen Management

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Food presentation
  • Effective communications
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Frying techniques
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Seafood preparation
  • Pasta making
  • Steaming techniques
  • Poaching techniques
  • Food storage

Affiliations

Cooking profession.

Certification

Certificate ||| in commercial cookery.

Certificate |V in kitcehen management.

Languages

English / Nepali
Limited Working

Timeline

Chef

Hobart Workers Club/Shamrock Hotel
09.2023 - Current

Central Australian College

Graduate Diploma from Cookery And Kitchen Management

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