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Santosh Bhandari

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Chef with extensive experience at Trippas White Group, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to optimize kitchen operations and train staff under pressure, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation. Adept at maintaining cleanliness and organization, contributing to exceptional health inspection ratings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Assistant

Catholic Healthcare Percy Miles Villa
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated food preparation and service for events, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to resident specifications..
  • Trained new staff on catering protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Chef

Trippas White Group
04.2020 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Chef

Well Co Cafe
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Learned safe food handling practices to maintain high health and safety standards.
  • Supported chefs in creating menu items, experimenting with flavors and presentation techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work stations and adhered to sanitation protocols during meal preparation.

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Australian Community And Management College
Sydney, NSW
01-2024

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Holmes Institute
Sydney, NSW
02-2014

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen management
  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen operations
  • Food plating and presentation

Timeline

Catering Assistant

Catholic Healthcare Percy Miles Villa
11.2024 - Current

Chef

Trippas White Group
04.2020 - Current

Chef

Well Co Cafe
03.2014 - 06.2017

Certificate IV in Disability

Australian Community And Management College

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Holmes Institute

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