PRITAM K C
Albury,Australia
Summary
Dedicated All-rounder chef experienced in busy Italian restaurants, Australian pubs and cafe environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA, and health code requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/FSA
EXTRASTAFF(Albury Wodonga Health)
Albury, 2640
02.2025 - Current
- Cooking the foods for the patients following the IDDSI guidelines focusing the qualitative and nutritious food for vulnerable people.
- Preventing the cross contamination at zero level and follow all the organisational rules and regulations.
- Maintaining the hygiene, organising and running hospital cafe kitchen for foods/desserts.
- Start the tea trays, deliver foods to wards and running the morning/ supper tea runs between wards.
- Cleaning, Restocking the shelfs and ordering the required stock for next service
Chef de Partie
Astor Hotel
Albury, Australia
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes adhering to hotel standards and specific recipes.
- Coordinated kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
Chef de Partie
The Lighthouse Hotel
Port Adelaide, Australia
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Follow proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Supervising and training new staff members.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches from vegetables to steaks.
- Operating all commercial cooking methods as per the recipe.
- Cooking dishes, operating kitchen on own to ordering the stocks for ready to go for next service.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Taking orders from head chef and organizing the kitchen and duties responsibly.
Chef
Mancini's Original Woodfired Pizza
Belfield, Australia
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Grilled and deep-fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Streamlined food preparation and presentation tasks and recommended changes to boost cost savings.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Interacted with wait staff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Kitchen Hand
Mancini's Original Woodfired Pizza
Belfield, Australia
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Clean kitchens and food preparation areas.
- Clean cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants such as cutlery or dishes.
- Wash, peel and chop vegetables or fruit.
- Transfer, weigh and check supplies and equipment.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, and prepare salads, savories and sandwiches.
- Set up food and beverages trays for serving to customers.
- Cook, toast and heat food items as needed.
- Make sure kitchen area is clean and meets hygiene standards.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Choice Business College
Parramatta, NSW04.2022
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Choice Business College
Parramatta, NSW09.2021
High School Diploma -
Sydney Metro College
Surry Hills, NSW04.2020
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
Sydney Metro College
Surry Hills, NSW04.2020
Diploma - Accounting
Sydney Metro College
Surry Hills, NSW04.2019
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- New Recipe Creation
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Inventory Control
- Food Preparation
- Plating and Presentation
- Food Production Scheduling
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
Professional
References
- Manoj Adhikari, Head Chef, Mancinis Woodfired Pizza, 0411688150, jonam_irakihda64@yahoo.com
- Guy Rippa, Operation Manager, Mancinis Woodfired Pizza, 0410123674
- Tim West, Head chef, The lighthouse Wharf hotel, 0435773364, Tim_west@outlook.com
- Braedon Howard, Head Chef, Astor Hotel, 0422105696
Timeline
Cook/FSA
EXTRASTAFF(Albury Wodonga Health)
02.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Astor Hotel
11.2024 - 08.2025
Chef de Partie
The Lighthouse Hotel
12.2022 - 11.2024
Chef
Mancini's Original Woodfired Pizza
05.2020 - 10.2022
Kitchen Hand
Mancini's Original Woodfired Pizza
08.2019 - 05.2020
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Choice Business College
Certificate IV - commercial cookery
Choice Business College
High School Diploma -
Sydney Metro College
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
Sydney Metro College
Diploma - Accounting
Sydney Metro College
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