Pramod Aacharya
Mangerton,NSW
Summary
Chef with more than 4 years of experience preparing memorable dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens. Chef with robust background in culinary arts. Demonstrated experience in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen management. Strengths include innovative recipe creation, staff training and development, and maintaining high quality standards. Previous work has focused on enhancing customer satisfaction through culinary excellence and efficient service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Casual Chef
The Unanderra Hotel
Unanderra, NSW
06.2023 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Demi Chef
The Bavarian
Shellharbour City Centre, NSW
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups for the kitchen.
- Organized ingredients to ensure quality of dishes served.
- Assisted in the daily preparation of meals according to recipes.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators regularly.
- Maintained records of food waste and cost-saving measures implemented.
- Plated dishes according to established plating guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Kitchen Hand
Rashyas
Warrawong, NSW
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Stocked shelves with food supplies, such as canned goods and dry ingredients.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
Education
Bachelor in Management - Hospitality Management
Southern Cross Institute
Parramatta , NSW 02.2025 - 02.2026
Advance Diploma - Hospitality Management
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood
Parramatta, NSW, Church StreetDiploma of Hospitality Management - Hotel Management
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood
Parramatta, NSW, Church Street03.2024
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood
Parramatta, NSW, Church Street09.2023
Skills
- Pantry restocking
- Workflow Optimization
- Resource Management
- Purchasing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dish preparation
- Food Storage
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Sauce preparation
- Knife use
- Cooking techniques
- Effective Communications
- Grilling Techniques
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Waste control
- Sanitation Guidelines
Reference
- Sean Brown (General Manager) 0402 360 162
Timeline
Bachelor in Management - Hospitality Management
Southern Cross Institute
02.2025 - 02.2026
Casual Chef
The Unanderra Hotel
06.2023 - Current
Demi Chef
The Bavarian
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kitchen Hand
Rashyas
04.2022 - 04.2022
Advance Diploma - Hospitality Management
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Hotel Management
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Technology Knowledge And Livelihood