Sanu Pokhrel
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic chef with a proven track record at Cafe Sapore and Hecho en Mexico, excelling in menu planning and food presentation. Skilled in budgeting and cost control, I consistently achieve high-quality standards while training kitchen staff to enhance performance. My attention to detail and effective time management drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Hecho En Mexico
Melbourne, VIC
05.2023 - Current
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Chef
Cafe Sapore
Melbourne, VIC
03.2023 - Current
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridge International Collage
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Stock ordering
- Allergen awareness
- Attention to detail
- Knife use
- Sanitation practices
- Budgeting and cost control
- Company safety standards
- Poaching techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Food presentation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Made-to-order meals
- Knife skills
- Process improvements
- Time management
- Cooking techniques
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Nepali
Professional
Certification
- Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
Timeline
Chef
Hecho En Mexico
05.2023 - Current
Chef
Cafe Sapore
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ridge International Collage
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