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Roshant Shrestha

Windale,Australia

Summary

Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Sefa Kitchen
10.2022 - 03.2025
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Designed and executed catering menus for high-profile events, adapting offerings to meet diverse client needs.
  • Instituted mentorship program for junior chefs, providing guidance and support to nurture their professional development.
  • Customized meal plans for guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring welcoming and inclusive dining experience
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by introducing feedback system to gather insights and make informed improvements.
  • Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows and staff scheduling.
  • Spearheaded series of cooking workshops for community, building brand loyalty and engaging with wider audience.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Chef

Lansdowne Gardens
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • 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.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Education

Diploma -

Skyline International Collage
01-2020

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Cooking techniques
  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Certification

  • Certificate IV in kitchen management and hospitality
  • Food and safety supervisor certificate


Timeline

Chef

Sefa Kitchen
10.2022 - 03.2025

Chef

Lansdowne Gardens
10.2020 - 10.2022

Diploma -

Skyline International Collage
Roshant Shrestha