Prashant Bastakoti
Coomera,Queensland
Summary
Meticulous Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook / Chef
Beach House Bar and Grill
Shop R005 Westfield Coomera, 103 Foxwell Rd, Coome
01.2022 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Imagine Education Australia
151 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 421402.2024
Certificate IV - Hospitality And Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia
151 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 421407.2023
Certificate III - Hospitality And Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia
151 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 421412.2022
Skills
- Recruiting and training
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Team management
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Stock making
- Recipe creation
- Nutrition principles
- Sanitation practices
- Food spoilage prevention
- Ingredient sourcing
- ChefTec
- Food cost control
- Portion control
- Safe handling
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Supervising food prep
- Ordering and requisitions
- Cost control
- Employee scheduling
- Team leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Plating and presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Menu development
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- Certified chef, Beach House Bar and Grill - 14/08/2023 to current
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook / Chef
Beach House Bar and Grill
01.2022 - Current
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Imagine Education Australia
Certificate IV - Hospitality And Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia
Certificate III - Hospitality And Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia