Prashanna Shah
Strathfield
Summary
A self-motivated and hard-working individual who can work well under pressure. Proven ability to use initiative and problem-solving skills to successfully deal with challenges and effectively handle difficult situations. Detail-oriented, resourceful, and highly organized.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Two Good Eggs Cafe
08.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Ensured safe food handling by preventing cross-contamination during meal preparation for allergy sufferers.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Chef
Tea Gardens Hotel
12.2018 - Current
- Collaborated closely with head chef to develop new chef specials that significantly increased customer satisfaction.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef
Cuckoo Callay
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Optimized supply chain operations to minimize delays.
- Consistently provided reliable support to maintain operations effectively.
- Arranged cooking tools and materials for seamless kitchen operations.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Collaborated closely with head chef to develop recipes that significantly increased customer satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality management
Southern Academy of Business And Technology
Certificate IV - In Kitchen Management
Southern Academy of Business And Technology
10.2024
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Ordering and requisitions
- Food handler certification
Personal Information
- Visa: Student visa
- Date of Birth: 11/02/01
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nepalese
Timeline
Sous Chef
Two Good Eggs Cafe
08.2023 - Current
Chef
Cuckoo Callay
10.2020 - 07.2023
Chef
Tea Gardens Hotel
12.2018 - Current
Diploma - Hospitality management
Southern Academy of Business And Technology
Certificate IV - In Kitchen Management
Southern Academy of Business And Technology