SANDEEP KUMAR
Head Chef
Cobram ,VIC
Summary
Secure an Cooking role befitting my experience and skills with a major hotel Organization
Professional Chef who is energetic and physically very fit. Quick to respond to opportunities and problems. Enthusiastic learner who quickly grasps concepts Good team player Excellent planning and organizational ability Strong communication skills Go an extra mile to keep the customer smiling A can do attitude
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head Chef
SPORTIES BAROOGA
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible of Running function / busy bistro / alar cart restaurant/ cafe
Sous chef
SPORTIES BAROOGA
12.2017 - 01.2020
Sous chef
Distinction hotel & villa Te Anau
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Running the kitchen with the head chef and taking all the responsibilities in the absence of the head chef and ensuring that the service is smooth as possible
Chef De Patie
Bay view Wairakei resort
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsible for function in absence of sous chef
- Leading the kitchen in the absence of head chef and the sous chef
Sous chef
House on the hood
09.2012 - 02.2014
- I help in doing stock take every week with my head chef
- Ordering for normal kitchen food
- Assist in prep with head chef and fully responsible for the kitchen in the absence of the head chef
Chef
Sahara tent restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Responsible for doing the preparation
- Helping in making all a la cart orders
- Ordering the items for next days preparation
Chef
Sands cafe and bar
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsibe for the nite shift
- Responsible for a buzzy breakfast in the morning
Demi-Chef
Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: (5 star hotel)
- Preparation before cooking
- Responsible for Italian Restaurant
- "Pappagallo"
- Worked in Main line
- Worked in Pool grill
- Worked in Continental Breakfast area
- (5 star hotel)
Sales person
Pratap Investment Limited Supermarket
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Worked part time as a sales person
- More familiar with food items
Education
Certificate III - Hospitality Commercial Cookery
Training and Productivity Authority Of Fiji
Fiji School Leaving Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
Fiji Junior Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
Fiji Eight Year Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
NZQA unit 20666 - food safety course
Skills
Food safety regulations
Signature dish creation
Performance assessments
Food safety
Kitchen management
Inventory rotation
Staff training
Banquets and catering
Ingredient selection
Forecasting and planning
Plating and presentation
Team management
Menu supervision
Food spoilage prevention
Culinary expertise
Recipe creation
Special event catering
Cost control and budgeting
Menu planning
Cost reduction
Purchasing management
Purchasing
Sanitation standards
Workflow coordination
Kitchen operations
Collaborative environment
Food presentation
Waste reduction
Accomplishments
- NZQA unit 20666 food safety course, 2013
- Statement of attainment Work place hygiene Procedures (ECLIPS VALE PTY LDT), 2011
- Working in the Italian restaurant
- Achieved Outstanding Employee of the month, 2009
- Received General Managers Special Recognition Award, 2009
- Participated in Moffat Salon culinare Chefs competition (Live Salad Creation), 2009
- Participated in Moffat Salon culinare Chefs competition (Live Pasta Creation), 2009
- Earned Silver Medal in Moffat Salon culinare Chefs competition (Live Soup Junior), 2008
- Received Bronze Medal in Moffat Salon culinare Chefs competition (Live Salad Creation), 2008
- Certificate of Participation Fiji Team Mathematics Competition, 2005
- Certificate of Participation in Australian School Computer skills Competition, 2005
- Certificate of Participation in Australian Mathematics Competition, 2005
- Certificate of Participation in Australian Mathematics Competition, 2003
Preferred Name
SANDEEP
Activities
- Played soccer in the School Team.
- Work social club
Timeline
Head Chef
SPORTIES BAROOGA
01.2021 - Current
Sous chef
SPORTIES BAROOGA
12.2017 - 01.2020
Sous chef
Distinction hotel & villa Te Anau
10.2015 - 12.2017
Chef De Patie
Bay view Wairakei resort
02.2014 - 10.2014
Sous chef
House on the hood
09.2012 - 02.2014
Chef
Sahara tent restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2012
Chef
Sands cafe and bar
01.2008 - 01.2010
Demi-Chef
Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
01.2008 - 12.2008
Sales person
Pratap Investment Limited Supermarket
01.2002 - 01.2007
Fiji School Leaving Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
Fiji Junior Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
Fiji Eight Year Examination - undefined
Sigatoka Methodist College
NZQA unit 20666 - food safety course
Certificate III - Hospitality Commercial Cookery
Training and Productivity Authority Of Fiji