Saurav Bhandari
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Punctual chef experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Clock
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Chef
Greystanes Hotel
01.2024 - 11.2024
Chef
The Camellia Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Australian Careers College
303 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000Skills
- Grilling
- Frying
- Food Handling
- Dish Preparation
- Plating and Presentation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
Timeline
Chef
Greystanes Hotel
01.2024 - 11.2024
Chef
The Camellia Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2023
Chef
The Clock
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Australian Careers College
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