Rudra Gurung
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Junior Sous Chef with a proven track record at Nara Lounge Pendle Hill, excelling in kitchen management and quality control. Expert in plating and presentation, I consistently developed innovative dishes while fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to safe food handling and minimizing waste, I ensure exceptional dining experiences. Creative Junior Sous Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in menu planning, food safety regulation compliance, and inventory management. Possess strong leadership, communication, and time management skills, enabling successful kitchen operations and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Nara lounge pendle hill
Pendle Hill, Nsw
01.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Junior Sous Chef
vivid lounge and bar
Wetheril Park, NSW
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons.
Cook
Walters Bar
281-285 Broadway,Glebe NSW 2037, NSW
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Chef
food factory fast food cafe
Chitwan, Nepal, Bagmati
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared ingredients for menu items following standard recipes and procedures.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely food preparation and service.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
Parramatta, NSW12-2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
Parramatta, NSW07-2022
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
Parramatta04-2022
Skills
- Plating and presentation
- Food assembly
- Quality control
- Safe food handling
- Pantry restocking
- Order delivery practices
- Temperature control
- Kitchen management
- Grilling techniques
Certification
First Aid Pro Australia (first aid course))
Trades Recognition Australia(TRA) job ready program as successful(chef-351311) and cook(351411)
References
- Chef (Roula Hanoun)(0405552646)
-Chef (Ghazwan)
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Nara lounge pendle hill
01.2023 - Current
Cook
Walters Bar
01.2021 - 09.2022
Junior Sous Chef
vivid lounge and bar
03.2020 - 01.2023
Chef
food factory fast food cafe
06.2018 - 11.2019
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Sydney City College of Management
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