Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Qualifications
References
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Paras Thapa

Chef
Hornsby

Summary

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Cookabrew
01.2024 - Current
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

Chef

Terrigal Taps
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.

CHEF

EAST WEST CATERING Previously at Richmond GC
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Help creating menu
  • Monitoring food prep
  • Ensuring Impeccable presentation and garnishing
  • Maintaining quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen safety and sanitation
  • Budgeting and cost control.

CHEF

COSTIS SEAFOOD & GRILL (BLUE ST FISHERIES)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Help creating menu
  • Preparation and cooking
  • Seasonal menu changes
  • Staff management
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service.

CHEF

KOGARAH CLUBHOUSE
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Help Executive head chef and sous chef with food stocking, food ordering and creating chefs specials every week while taking good care of kitchen
  • Assisting line cooks to make sure no mistake occurs especially at rush hour and maintaining neat and tidy workspace to work
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

COOK

SITE PIZZA BAR
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepare and portion ingredients with precision, ensuring adherence to food safety standards
  • Cook and plate dishes according to established recipes, maintaining consistency in quality
  • Manage a specific kitchen station, coordinating with colleagues to ensure an efficient workflow
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, conveying order details and addressing special requests
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking of the workstation, contributing to a safe and compliant kitchen environment.

Education

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Sydney Academy
2 Chifley Square, Sydney
04.2001 -

Skills

    Portion standards

    Recipes and menu planning

    Proper food handling

    Safety standards and protocols

    Food plating and presentation

    Works smoothly under fast paced and extremely busy environments

    Kitchen Operations

    Food Quality

Personal Qualifications

Cert IV in commercial cookery

References

  • I.Lasith Mendis, 0405335271 (Executive Head Chef/ Richmond Golf Club)
  • II Sagun Shrestha, 0424776336 (Ex Head chef/ Kogarah Clubhouse)
  • III. Dorje lama, 0481710509 (Manager/ Blue St Fisheries)
  • IV. Payam Samimi, 0406619146 (Owner/Meshki espresso)

Certification

Certificate IV in commercial cookery

Timeline

Chef

Cookabrew
01.2024 - Current

Chef

Terrigal Taps
01.2024 - 07.2024

Certificate IV in commercial cookery

02-2023

CHEF

COSTIS SEAFOOD & GRILL (BLUE ST FISHERIES)
01.2022 - 01.2023

CHEF

EAST WEST CATERING Previously at Richmond GC
10.2021 - 01.2024

CHEF

KOGARAH CLUBHOUSE
09.2019 - 10.2021

COOK

SITE PIZZA BAR
01.2018 - 09.2019

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Sydney Academy
04.2001 -
Paras ThapaChef