Purna Kumar Budhathoki
Shoal Bay,Nsw
Summary
A hardworking and ambitious restaurant chef with over 15 years of experience gained working within restaurants both in the Australia and abroad. Successfully manages, motivates and mentors colleagues to ensure all objectives are met. A dedicated and loyal employer who always seeks ways in which i can improve company performance; implements strategies and processes to maximise sales, increase profitability by reducing costs and maximise customer satisfaction. Works well within a team environment but can equally complete all individually assigned tasks to a very high standard. A proactive and resourceful individual who always strives for excellence takes on additional responsibilities to learn and develop new skills and experiences. Now seeking a new challenge within a professional work where I can use skills and experiences to maximise customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Shoal Bay Country Club
12.2017 - Current
- Responsible for kitchen operation in absence of Head Chef.
- Worked within fast-paced team environment; supported each other to ensure all objectives were met
- Responsible for planning and directing food preparation
- Responsible for supervision of kitchen staff; training and delegation of duties
- Monitored stock levels, placed orders and carried out stock count on daily basis
- Assisted Head Chef to create and update menus and doing weekly roster
- Supported two sister restaurants of company to provide cover during holidays and sickness.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation
Chef De Partie
First Kitchen
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible and assisted in planning and preparation of daily large functions including weddings, parties and corporate events
- Responsible for produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Responsible for smooth running of kitchen operation; ensuring excellent levels of service and high-quality food is always provided
- Working alongside Executive chef to create and implement menu for 'Chimney' fine dining restaurant in hotel
- Monitored stock levels, placed orders and carried out stock count on daily basis
- Responsible for implementation of hygiene regulations, adherence to environmental health regulations
- Responsible for maintaining positive and professional approach with co-worker and customer
- Responsible for reviewing daily sales and carrying out weekly stock checks.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Chef
Cargo London
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Responsible for smooth running of kitchen operation; ensuring excellent levels of service and high-quality food is always provided
- Responsible for daily production of food preparation
- Responsible for carrying out staff training, ensuring all staff members have knowledge of different techniques and processes
- Working alongside with management to create and implement menu for restaurant
- Responsible for implementation of hygiene regulations, adherence to environmental health regulations
- Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and wastage level through stock rotation
- Responsible for reviewing daily sales and carrying out weekly stock checks.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Cook
Jamie's Italian
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Prepared kitchen for Service
- Prepared mails accordingly matching taste and needs of individual guests
- Maintain food quality and consistency service at busiest time
- Prepared Pizza, Grilled burgers to customers' choice
- Planned and prepared mails for corporate and personal events held at restaurant
- Maintains high standard of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook
Hotel Deurali & Party Palace
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Preparing ingredients to use in cooking
- Cooking food in various utensils or grilles
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintains Hygiene in kitchen
- Order daily base items for kitchen.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
First Aid V6 -
Tomaree Community College
Nelson Bay, NSW10.2019
IV in Commercial Cookery -
Victorian College of Vocational Excellence
Hobart, TAS01.2018
Workplace First Aid Training -
High Speed Training
London, UK01.2016
Level 2 Awards in Food Safety for Catering -
High Speed Training
London, Uk01.2014
Cook Training -
Chandra Surya Skill Development Organization
Jhapa, Nepal01.2006
High School Diploma -
Sahid Dharmabhakta Higher Secondary School
Jhapa, Nepal01.2006
High School Diploma -
Sahid Dharmabhakta Higher Secondary School
Jhapa, Nepal01.2003
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Profit Target Achievement
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Garnishing and Plating
- Order Delivery Practices
- Collaborative Relationships
- Dish Preparation
- Staff Training
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Preparation
Timeline
Sous Chef
Shoal Bay Country Club
12.2017 - Current
Chef De Partie
First Kitchen
11.2016 - 10.2017
Chef
Cargo London
09.2014 - 08.2016
Cook
Jamie's Italian
01.2010 - 07.2014
Cook
Hotel Deurali & Party Palace
02.2007 - 07.2009
First Aid V6 -
Tomaree Community College
IV in Commercial Cookery -
Victorian College of Vocational Excellence
Workplace First Aid Training -
High Speed Training
Level 2 Awards in Food Safety for Catering -
High Speed Training
Cook Training -
Chandra Surya Skill Development Organization
High School Diploma -
Sahid Dharmabhakta Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma -
Sahid Dharmabhakta Higher Secondary School
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