Rakesh Bohara
Auburn,NSW
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills. High-performing Chef offering years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 1 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
XS Espresso
Jordan Springs, NSW
12.2021 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Kitchen Helper
Oporto - Merrylands
Sydney, NSW
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Kitchen Line Cook
Boronia kitchen
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Operate various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, broilers.
- Check freshness of food items before use.
- Keep up with current recipes, techniques, and best practices for food preparation.
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food items according to health code regulations.
- Taste all prepared dishes to ensure they meet specifications.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sydney City College of Management
Parramatta, NSW01.2023
Skills
- High-energy attitude
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Inventories
- Adaptive team player
- Menu Planning
- Dish preparation
- Cost Control
Certification
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
Diploma of hospitality management
Advanced diploma of hospitality management
Timeline
Chef
XS Espresso
12.2021 - Current
Kitchen Helper
Oporto - Merrylands
03.2021 - 10.2021
Kitchen Line Cook
Boronia kitchen
02.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Sydney City College of Management
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
Diploma of hospitality management
Advanced diploma of hospitality management
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