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PRIYANK MAHESHKUMAR PATEL

Roma,QLD

Summary

Qualified Chef with over one year of full-time experience in an Australian commercial Indian kitchen. Skilled in food preparation, cooking, and plating while maintaining strict compliance with Food Safety, WHS, and workplace standards. Proven ability to support senior chefs during high-volume service, manage stock using FIFO principles, and contribute reliably to efficient kitchen operations. Seeking ongoing full-time employment, including opportunities with employer sponsorship.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Chakh-Le India
Brisbane, Australia
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Executed daily mise en place, ensuring high-quality ingredient prep, portioning, marination, and sauces for efficient service
  • Operated across hot and cold sections, delivering timely and accurate dishes during peak service hours
  • Prepared, cooked, and presented Indian cuisine to restaurant standards
  • Assisted senior chefs during peak periods for smooth workflow
  • Oversaw stock rotation using FIFO to maintain freshness and reduce food waste
  • Followed Australian food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures
  • Maintained clean workstations and assisted with end-of-shift cleaning
  • Worked effectively within a multicultural team under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

Spencer College
Australia

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Spencer College
Australia

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

Skills

  • Commercial Food Preparation & Cooking
  • Knife Skills & Portion Control
  • Recipe Compliance & Quality Control
  • Food Safety, Hygiene & WHS
  • Stock Control & FIFO
  • Teamwork & Time Management
  • Customer service

Availability

Available for full-time work, Flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Languages

  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi

Timeline

Chef

Chakh-Le India
04.2024 - 09.2025

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

Spencer College

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Spencer College

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
PRIYANK MAHESHKUMAR PATEL