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PRABIN CHHETRI
Mildura,VIC
Summary
Professional cook with 3+ years' experience in fast paced kitchen environment. Adept at strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting Australian health code standard. Strong organizational, leadership & management skills. Seeking for new challenge crating tasty meals for successful establishment.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
The Central Grind Cafe
Chef
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
Paperboy Coffee Bar
Cook/Chef
12.2019 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Preparing menu, stock counting, ordering food
- Monitored and managing rosters for more than 6 staffs and maintain cleanliness
- Ensure ingredients and fresh products
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Introduced new and popular menu that attracts local customers in weekends
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet food safety standard.
Hotel Novatel Melbourne South wharf
Kitchen Helper
03.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Assisting chef for menu preparation
- Handling and managing dish washing job
- Arranging dish and pot in allocated location for quick access from chef
- Floor cleaning, changing oil from deep fryer, chopping veggies, marinating meat products etc.
Education
Australian Vocational Education & Training Academy (AVETA)Melbourne, Australia
Diploma in Hospitality Management
05.2021
CERTIFICATE IV in Commercial Cookery
11.2020
CERTIFICATE III in Commercial Cookery
04.2020
Skills
- Recipes & menus planning
- Team leadership
- Signature dish creation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Effective communication
Quality standards
Additional Information
From my overall experience, I assist front desk staffs and waitress in the time of opening (setup the restaurant) and cleaning (at the time of closing). I took all the responsibility for keeping the establishment up to state required code for daily cleanliness and sanitization. Consistently collect, wash, sanitize and restock all kitchen stuffs, plates and glasses for Chef use. Efficiently and continuously re-stock front staff serving stations with liquor, ice, fruit, straws and napkins as necessary. Perform general duties such as taking out trash, stocking restrooms, and complying with special requests set forth by management.
Personal Information
Title: Chef/Cook
References
Provided upon request
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Chef
The Central Grind Cafe
04.2024 - Current
Cook/Chef
Paperboy Coffee Bar
12.2019 - 04.2024
Kitchen Helper
Hotel Novatel Melbourne South wharf
03.2019 - 11.2020
Australian Vocational Education & Training Academy (AVETA)
Diploma in Hospitality Management
CERTIFICATE IV in Commercial Cookery
CERTIFICATE III in Commercial Cookery
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