Rabina Tamang
40/2 Hinder Street
Summary
Dynamic Sushi Chef with a passion for culinary excellence, honed at Okami Japanese Restaurant. Expert in sushi preparation and ingredient sourcing, I thrive in fast-paced environments, training staff and ensuring top-notch kitchen sanitation. Committed to quality control and innovative menu development, I elevate dining experiences through creativity and teamwork.
Skilled Breakfast Chef with experience in creating diverse and nutritious breakfast menus. Possess culinary creativity, strong understanding of nutrition, and experience in kitchen management. In past roles, demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative breakfast dishes and efficient service. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while ensuring consistent quality in preparation and presentation of food items.
Well-educated professional with background spent working in high-volume environments. Committed to remaining calm under pressure. Great skills and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sushi Chef
Okami Japanese restaurant
Shop 6&7 illawarra rd, marrickville
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Prepared sushi rolls and sashimi using fresh ingredients daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and workstations.
- Trained new staff on sushi preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
- Stored raw ingredients correctly according to established protocols.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items and specials.
- Managed food stock to fulfill orders within quality standards.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest trends in sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Breakfast Chef
Oxford house
21 oxford st, paddington Nsw
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared diverse dishes using seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels and freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Followed instructions from head chef and manager for daily tasks, special orders or requests.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality And Management
Australian Career College
Sydney 02.2022 - 12.2024
Campion Academy
Lalitpur , Kathmandu Skills
- sushi preparation
- ingredient sourcing
- menu development
- kitchen sanitation
- team collaboration
- staff training
- time management
- Mise en place
- Rice seasoning
- Nigiri making
- Rolling techniques
- Ingredient pairing
- Portion control
- Stock rotation
- Food safety monitoring
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Employee training
Languages
Nepali
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Job Ready Programming
- Food safety supervisor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Breakfast Chef
Oxford house
06.2024 - 08.2025
Sushi Chef
Okami Japanese restaurant
08.2022 - 08.2026
Diploma - Hospitality And Management
Australian Career College
02.2022 - 12.2024
Campion Academy