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, NSW01-2024
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Holmes Institute
Sydney, NSW02-2014
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