Sandesh Lama
SYDNEY,NSW
Summary
Dedicated cook with expertise in food safety, kitchen equipment operation, and inventory management. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and adapt recipes to meet dietary needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sydney Harbour Marriott
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety protocols to guarantee quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for order accuracy.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Sydney Harbour Marriott
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
- Trained new team members on service standards and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Resolved guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
- Greeted customers promptly and courteously, took orders accurately, and served food and drinks efficiently.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up tables, chairs, checking equipment operation, counting money in register drawers.
- Handled cashier duties including accepting payments from customers, making change, and balancing the cash drawer daily.
- Maintained dining and food service areas to maximize safety and cleanliness.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints or special requests in a professional manner.
Education
Vocational Education And Training - Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Rockford College
Sydney, NSW04-2026
Masters - International Hotel Management
Torrens University Australia
06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipe adaptation
- Time management
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety oversight
- Frying
- Multitasking and organization
- Hospitality and service industry background
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Sydney Harbour Marriott
04.2025 - Current
Food and Beverage Attendant
Sydney Harbour Marriott
01.2024 - 03.2025
Vocational Education And Training - Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Rockford College
Masters - International Hotel Management
Torrens University Australia