Pravesh Shrestha
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented chef with proven experience in high-volume commercial kitchens. Demonstrates strong expertise in menu execution, food safety compliance, cost control, and team collaboration. Committed to delivering consistent food quality, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and upholding strict hygiene and WHS standards. Adept at adapting menus to dietary, cultural, and nutritional requirements. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
Sydney, Australia
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness, and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw the grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned the equipment after every shift.
- Handled kitchen operations and management during COVID-19, ensuring 100% of food procedures were followed.
- Checked the freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw food preparation, following food hygiene principles.
- Created and followed order lists, cleaning lists, and food safety chart.
- • Assisted in menu execution, including seasonal updates, live cooking stations, and bespoke guest requests.
- Managed efficient workflow and timing during peak service periods to ensure timely food delivery and optimal presentation.
- Oversaw stock rotation, inventory checks, and accurate food portioning to control costs, and minimize waste.
- Adapted dishes for special dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-specific requests.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, equipment, and storage areas, in line with hygiene and sanitation best practices.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff and apprentices, fostering teamwork, quality focus, and continuous skill development.
Cook
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
Sydney, Australia
11.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Hand
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
Sydney, Australia
04.2022 - 11.2023
Education
Diploma - Hotel Management
International Institute of Education
Parramatta, Sydney07.2024
Level IV - Kitchen Management
International Institute of Education
Parramatta, Sydney12.2023
+2 - Hotel Management
Aroma collage
Bharatpur, Chitwan06.2021
Skills
* Dietary and allergen awareness
* Communication skills, teamwork, time management, adaptability, leadership, and helpfulness
* Food safety and hygiene (HACCP)
* Stock control and waste reduction
* Knife skills and food presentation
* Time management under pressure
Languages
- English
- Nepali
- Hindi
Timeline
Commis Chef
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
04.2024 - Current
Cook
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
11.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Hand
Sky-feast at Sydney Tower
04.2022 - 11.2023
Diploma - Hotel Management
International Institute of Education
Level IV - Kitchen Management
International Institute of Education
+2 - Hotel Management
Aroma collage