Niraj Pandey
Chef
Malvern East, VIC,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Chef with a proven track record at Remy Bar De Tapas Y Vino, excelling in food safety and sanitation while reducing food waste through strategic menu planning. Adept at training kitchen staff and fostering team collaboration to consistently deliver high-quality, visually appealing dishes. Passionate about sourcing local ingredients for sustainable practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Remy Bar De Tapas Y Vino
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef
Fig Jam Cafe
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management
Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC10.2024
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation guidelines
- Portion and cost control
- Company quality standards
- Butchery skills
Timeline
Chef
Fig Jam Cafe
06.2022 - 02.2025
Chef
Remy Bar De Tapas Y Vino
08.2021 - Current
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management
Hilton Academy
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