PRAKASH KANDEL
Kogarah,NSW
Summary
Qualified and passionate Chef with experience working across diverse kitchens, including aged care facilities in NSW. Skilled in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to dietary requirements, cultural preferences, and health needs. Strong background in menu planning, food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Adaptable, reliable, and committed to delivering exceptional food and service while supporting team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
St Vincient Aged Care
06.2025 - Current
- Pioneered a facility-wide nutrition enhancement program that successfully increased resident calorie and protein intake by 15% through the strategic development of fortified, flavour-forward recipes and hidden-calorie techniques.
- Optimized kitchen inventory and reduced food waste by 20% through implementing a first-in-first-out (FIFO) system and retraining staff on precise portioning and strategic repurposing of ingredients into stocks, soups, and purées.
- Managed the end-to-end procurement process, building strong vendor relationships to source high-quality, seasonal ingredients that met budgetary constraints and elevated the standard of all meals served.
- Acted as the key liaison between the culinary team and clinical staff (dietitians, speech pathologists), leading weekly meetings to review resident nutritional status and adapt menus proactively to changing needs.
Chef
Alkira Garden
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Chef
Pembroke Lodge
11.2024 - Current
- Designed and wrote a comprehensive library of seasonal, nutrient-dense recipes that could be seamlessly adapted across the full spectrum of IDDSI frameworks and therapeutic diets (renal, diabetic, low-sodium), enhancing meal appeal and nutritional intake.
- Leveraged advanced culinary techniques to innovate pureed and minced & moist (IDDSI Levels 4 & 5) presentations, utilizing moulds, natural thickeners, and plating skills to dramatically improve the visual appeal and dignity of texture-modified meals.
- Directed all menu planning and production, applying expert knowledge of cooking methods, flavour profiling, and portion control to cost-effectively scale recipes for large-scale resident services without compromising quality or safety.
- Championed a culture of culinary excellence and continuous improvement by mentoring kitchen staff on advanced preparation techniques, recipe adherence, and the critical link between cooking methodology and food safety protocols.
Cook
IBIS Care Miranda
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Expertly prepared and modified all meals in strict compliance with IDDSI frameworks, accurately testing and delivering prescribed food and fluid textures (Levels 3-7 & 0-4) for residents with dysphagia.
- Guaranteed food safety and prevented cross-contamination by rigorously implementing HACCP principles, including precise temperature control, allergen management, and colour-coded systems.
- Collaborated with dietitians and clinical staff to prepare specialised therapeutic meals, ensuring strict adherence to individual care plans for diabetic, renal, and low-sodium diets.
- Maintained 100% compliance in all internal and external food safety audits through meticulous documentation of temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and stock rotation (FIFO).
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Sydney CIty College of Management
Sydney, NSW01-2024
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sydney CIty College of Management
Sydney, NSW07-2023
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
La Tobre University
Sydney, NSW11-2020
High School Diploma -
AROMA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bharatpur Nepal08-2018
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Kitchen operations
Certification
- Certifacte IV Comercial Cookery, Sydney City College of Management - [2023 AD]
- Diploma of Hospitality Management, Company Name - [2024 AD]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Cooking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Timeline
Chef
St Vincient Aged Care
06.2025 - Current
Chef
Alkira Garden
01.2025 - Current
Chef
Pembroke Lodge
11.2024 - Current
Cook
IBIS Care Miranda
10.2023 - 11.2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Sydney CIty College of Management
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sydney CIty College of Management
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
La Tobre University
High School Diploma -
AROMA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Link of Certicates
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Diploma of Hospitality Management
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