Prakriti Bhujel
Meadow Heights,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Best Western Hotel (Reflection Restaurant)
Attwood, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Demi Chef
DEGANI CAFE
Greensborough
02.2023 - Current
- Maintaining Health & Safety standards
- Preparation and cooking of food
- Assisting in all areas of the kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Demi Chef
THE COMMON MAN
South Wharf
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared food items consistently with recipes, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high volume, fast paced operations
Commis Chef
BISTRO GITAN
South Yarra
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked as a Commis Chef in a busy French Restaurant
- Prepared food carefully in response to customer requests and allergies
- Worked effectively with all kitchen personnel to promote a happy working environment
Commis Chef
ROCOCO
St.Kilda
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared food items in a 300-seat Italian Restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner services
- Work in the Larder, fryer and grill section
- Prep food including stocks and long cook items and developed cutting techniques
Education
Certificate III, Certificate IV And Diploma - Hospitality and Management
Newton College
Flagstaff09.2022
Diploma - Business
Victoria University
Flinders Street08.2020
Skills
- Ability to work as a Team
- Leadership
- Excellent time management abilities
- Works well under pressure
- Pantry restocking
- Knife skills
- Problem-solving
- Food quality
- Temperature control
- Time management
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food storage
- Plating techniques
Availability
FULL TIME
References
Available on request
Timeline
Chef
Best Western Hotel (Reflection Restaurant)
07.2024 - Current
Demi Chef
DEGANI CAFE
02.2023 - Current
Demi Chef
THE COMMON MAN
07.2022 - 01.2023
Commis Chef
BISTRO GITAN
08.2021 - 07.2022
Commis Chef
ROCOCO
09.2020 - 08.2021
Certificate III, Certificate IV And Diploma - Hospitality and Management
Newton College
Diploma - Business
Victoria University
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