Salina Rajthala
Noosaville,QLD
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, enhancing kitchen operations and food quality through expert knife skills and effective communication. Specialized in optimizing food preparation and presentation, leading teams to exceed sanitation standards. Mastered ingredient knowledge and meal preparation, achieving significant improvements in food safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Noosa, QLD
08.2023 - Current
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Bombetta
Noosa, QLD
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Cook Grade 2
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
Chermside, QLD
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook Grade 1
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
Chermside, QLD
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Kitchen Hand
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
Chermside, QLD
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Education
Certificate IV/ Diploma Of Hospitality - Hospitality
Spenser College
Brisbane, QLD02.2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Recipe creation
- Portion and cost control
- Made-to-order meals
Languages
English
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
- References
- Glen schroeter , 0403623230 / sporting glode bar and grill
- Pradeep pandey, 0424 456 720 / bombetta
- Nick Blake 0402356611/sofitel Noosa pacific hotel
- Patrice falantin 0434958490/ Sofitel Noosa pacific hotel
Timeline
Chef
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
08.2023 - Current
Chef
Bombetta
02.2023 - 08.2023
Cook Grade 2
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
10.2022 - 02.2023
Cook Grade 1
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
11.2021 - 10.2022
Kitchen Hand
Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
03.2020 - 11.2021
Certificate IV/ Diploma Of Hospitality - Hospitality
Spenser College