Saswat Adhikari
2/32, Clark Street, Wangaratta ,Victoria
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
The North Eastern Hotel
Benalla, Victoria
01.2024 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
Sous Chef
The Old Town N Country Tavern
Wangaratta, Victoria
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Chef De Partie
Teller
Brunswick, Victoria
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
Sous Chef
Pascoevale Gardens Retirement Village
Pascoevale, Victoria
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Education
Certificate IV - Disability
Australian National Training
Bankstown, NSW05-2024
Graduate Diploma - Management
Leeds College
Flinders Lane05-2023
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality And Mangement
Australian College of Trade
Thornbury02-2022
Skills
- Performance Assessments
- Dish preparation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Plating and presentation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff Training
- Knowledge of kitchen tools
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Team Management
- Budget Development
- Culinary techniques
- Health regulations
- Kitchen Management
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Leadership Qualities
- Employee retention strategies
- Sanitation Standards
- Staff Scheduling
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
Certification
- RSA
- Working with Children Check
- Certificate III & IV in commercial cookery
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
The North Eastern Hotel
01.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Old Town N Country Tavern
04.2022 - 12.2023
Chef De Partie
Teller
04.2021 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
Pascoevale Gardens Retirement Village
11.2018 - 03.2021
Certificate IV - Disability
Australian National Training
Graduate Diploma - Management
Leeds College
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality And Mangement
Australian College of Trade
- RSA
- Working with Children Check
- Certificate III & IV in commercial cookery
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Driver's License
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