Riwaj Joshi
Adelaide,SA
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level chef position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
The Coop
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
Pizza Chef
Site Pizza Bar
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking ingredient usage and placing timely orders for replenishment.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Adhered to restaurant policies regarding portion control and ingredient usage, reducing unnecessary costs and waste.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
- Implemented daily prep tasks which contributed to smooth shift transitions between morning, afternoon, and evening crews.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Chef
Banksmedow Pizza
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Western Sydney College
Parramatta, NSW07.2023
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Southern Cross University
Sydney, NSW12.2019
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Inventory Oversight
- Food Quality Standards
- Supply Restocking
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Ingredient Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Team Collaboration
- Food safety knowledge
- Health Code Compliance
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Food safety measures
- Food Storage
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Site Pizza Bar
08.2023 - 04.2024
Chef
Banksmedow Pizza
08.2018 - 08.2023
Kitchen Hand
The Coop
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Western Sydney College
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Southern Cross University
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