Sachin Sah
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Food-loving individual known for remaining composed and calm under extreme pressure. Team leader supervises kitchen teams in high-stress restaurant environments. Dedicated to innovative dishes and efficient kitchen management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Manager
Vapiano
Brisbane CBD , QLD
2021.01 - 2024.07
- Developed and executed training programs focused on instilling proper food handling techniques, safety measures, and hygienic practices among kitchen personnel.
- Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to identify any discrepancies in quantities of items ordered or received.
- Monitored costs associated with food production and labor expenses to maintain budgetary goals.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and performance reviews.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
- Tracked waste management procedures to minimize losses due to spoilage or other factors.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
- Helped out in various capacities on line when restaurant was extremely busy or when employees were absent.
Tandoori Chef
Mamak Tandoori House
Camphill , QLD
2020.01 - 2021.10
- Prepared and cooked tandoori dishes such as chicken, lamb and fish curries, kebabs and naan breads.
- Cleaned and maintained the kitchen area ensuring all health and safety regulations were met.
- Monitored food quality throughout preparation and cooking processes, making adjustments as necessary to ensure consistency.
- Trained new staff members on how to prepare tandoori cuisine according to the restaurant's recipes.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Education
Cert III in Commercial Cookery
Charlton Brown
Brisbane, QLD2024-01
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
Charlton Brown
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Supply Ordering
- Food presentation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory supervision
- Dish preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified pasta chef
- Certified pizza chef
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef/Manager
Vapiano
2021.01 - 2024.07
Tandoori Chef
Mamak Tandoori House
2020.01 - 2021.10
Cert III in Commercial Cookery
Charlton Brown
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
Charlton Brown
- Certified pasta chef
- Certified pizza chef
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