Prashant Maharjan
West Hobart,Australia
Summary
As passionate and experienced chef, my objective is to obtain a challenging position in a well known restaurant where I can use my culinary skills and creativity to create new dishes, providing exceptional dining experience for visitors, and contribute to the establishment's success. I am committed to preserving high food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards while leading and encouraging a team to achieve extraordinary results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sault Cafe
Moonah, TAS
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with current culinary trends in order to create innovative dishes for customers.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
Chef
Altitude restaurant
Lauderdale, TAS
12.2022 - Current
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.
- Worked closely with other cooks and kitchen staff during service periods to ensure efficient operations.
- Communicated effectively with the team regarding menu changes or special requests from customers.
- Ensured all food was stored properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the kitchen staff in their duties.
- Maintained knowledge of common allergens present in kitchen's recipes and dishes.
Cook/chef
Neild Park Pavilion
Five Docks, NSW
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Bartender
Cult entertainment
King Cross, NSW
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Cook
Sushia
Stanhope, NSW
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Cook/ Chef
Naruone
Sydney, NSW
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Education
Kitchen Management - Cookery
Frontier Education
Hobart, TAS01-2023
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Ransford College
Parramatta, NSW08.2020
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Consistency
- Decision making
- Fast learner
- Food allergy understanding
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Sault Cafe
03.2023 - Current
Chef
Altitude restaurant
12.2022 - Current
Cook/chef
Neild Park Pavilion
04.2022 - 11.2022
Bartender
Cult entertainment
07.2020 - 11.2022
Cook
Sushia
07.2020 - 02.2022
Cook/ Chef
Naruone
12.2018 - 02.2020
Kitchen Management - Cookery
Frontier Education
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Ransford College
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