- Baking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Drawing and Painting
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Coding and Programming
- Reading
- Adventure Travel
- Gym Workouts
Pradev Khadka
Downer
Summary
Creative and driven Chef with 7 years of hands-on culinary experience across diverse kitchen environments. Specializes in turning fresh, local ingredients into bold, memorable dishes that keep guests coming back. Recognized for building strong, efficient kitchen teams and maintaining high standards under pressure. Brings a balanced mix of leadership, innovation, and passion to every service. Now seeking a new opportunity to bring flavor, finesse, and forward-thinking menu ideas to a thriving establishment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Black and White
01.2025 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- 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.
Chef De Partie
the Village Cafe
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef
Brew Bar
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- 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.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chef
Black And White Cafe
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Help creating new specials and contributing to reducing cost of operations
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Chef De Partie
Uneke Lounge
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Helped Head chef with ordering and worked on pass section managing high volume
- Taking control of kitchen in absence of Head chef
Head Chef
Fable Cafe
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Regularly updating seasonal menu using seasonal produce available in the market
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
Chef
Salt Meat Cheese
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Handle fryer and pan section, mainly focused on producing quality Pasta
- Assist head chef ,working in the pass section
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Cook
Asian Tapas Restaurant
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Kitchen Assistant
Three Williams
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Education
Certificate III - Commerial Cookery
Bright College Australia
Wollongong NSW 250002-2023
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
02-2021
Skills
- Food Plating & Presentation: Expert in creative and visually appealing plating techniques that enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience
- Menu & Recipe Planning: Skilled in developing diverse, cost-effective menus and recipes tailored to seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
- Forecasting & Kitchen Planning: Adept at forecasting demand, managing prep schedules, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations with minimal waste
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: Thorough knowledge of HACCP and local food safety standards; consistently maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Kitchen Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Proficient in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment
- Signature Dish Creation: Proven ability to develop unique, brand-aligned dishes that become customer favorites and signature menu items
- Made-to-Order Meal Preparation: Capable of executing high-quality, customized dishes quickly and efficiently during peak hours
- Food Preparation & Handling: Strong foundation in ingredient prep, portioning, and cooking techniques with a focus on hygiene and consistency
- Inventory & Stock Control: Efficient in monitoring food inventory levels, reducing spoilage, and placing accurate orders to control food costs
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Quick thinker under pressure, able to resolve kitchen or service issues effectively to ensure smooth operations
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer
Writing poetry
Somewhere in between finishing novel
Having good time
Refrences
Shane blackmore (head chef at Uneke lounge)
contact : (0404 498 805)
Phil campano (Previous owner at Fable cafe)
contact : (0405 753 530)
Interests
Timeline
Chef
Black and White
01.2025 - Current
Chef De Partie
the Village Cafe
05.2024 - 09.2024
Chef
Brew Bar
11.2022 - 08.2023
Chef
Black And White Cafe
01.2022 - 10.2022
Chef De Partie
Uneke Lounge
12.2020 - 11.2021
Head Chef
Fable Cafe
05.2019 - 08.2020
Chef
Salt Meat Cheese
09.2017 - 09.2018
Kitchen Assistant
Three Williams
07.2017 - 02.2018
Cook
Asian Tapas Restaurant
02.2017 - 03.2018
Certificate III - Commerial Cookery
Bright College Australia
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
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