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Rajesh Shrestha

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and skilled culinary professional with extensive experience in pizza preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety compliance. Adept at crafting high-quality dishes from scratch, managing inventory to minimise waste, and maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and organisation. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while delivering excellent customer service. Strong background in team collaboration, training staff, and creating visually appealing and delicious meals that satisfy customer preferences. Reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about culinary excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Chef

Enzo’s Cucina
07.2024 - Current
  • Prepare pizza dough from scratch using traditional recipes and techniques.
  • Ensure consistency in texture, elasticity, and flavour of the dough.
  • Add sauces, cheese, and toppings to create unique and customer-specified pizzas.
  • Follow recipes to ensure proper ingredient proportions and distribution.
  • Manage ovens to ensure optimal cooking temperatures for consistent results.
  • Adjust cooking settings based on ingredient density, crust type, and special requirements.
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
  • Regularly clean and sanitise workstations, utensils, and equipment.
  • Monitor and rotate stock to reduce food waste and ensure ingredient freshness.
  • Report low stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients as needed.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice pizzas accurately based on size and customer preferences.
  • Ensure pizzas are visually appealing before serving.
  • Accommodate customer requests and dietary restrictions while maintaining recipe quality.
  • Ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.

Chef Assistant

Fishbowl Central Kitchen
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.

Kitchen Hand

Del Punto
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
  • Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.

Pizza Maker

Domino's Pizza
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, addressing their needs, and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.

Education

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery And Advanced Diploma

Reach Community College
Haymarket, NSW
04.2024

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Team Collaboration
  • Food Preparation
  • Punctual and Reliable

Timeline

Pizza Chef

Enzo’s Cucina
07.2024 - Current

Chef Assistant

Fishbowl Central Kitchen
03.2024 - 06.2024

Kitchen Hand

Del Punto
07.2023 - 02.2024

Pizza Maker

Domino's Pizza
03.2022 - 06.2023

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery And Advanced Diploma

Reach Community College

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