Sharad Chapagain
Brisbane city,QLD
Summary
I’m a hard-working, conscientious and motivated individual with a good work ethic who feels proud of what I do and has the courage to take on difficult challenges. I believe that 'it’s the people that make a kitchen' and because of this I always carry out all my duties to the highest standards possible. In my previous role I assist the chefs in all areas in the kitchen and bar including washing up, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy and emptying the bins, coffee making, serving order, taking order. Right now, I’m looking for a suitable position with a company that wants to recruit people who give 100 per cent. Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in Type cuisine. Successful Number year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Joeys
Kangaroo Point, QLD
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Junior Sous Chef
Joeys
Kangaroo Point, QLD
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Developed unique menu items and plating presentations.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
Chef De Partie
Joeys
Kangaroo Point, QLD
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef
Joeys
Kangaroo Point, QLD
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- 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.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Kitchen Helper
Joeys
Kangaroo Point
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for excellent customer service, preparing and serving hot and cold drink accurately and expeditiously
- Process drink orders that range from basic to complex, quickly and efficiently
- Sell and merchandise other store products such as pastries, music, drinkware, and seasonal items
- Maintain clean working environment per company best practices
- Develop specialty coffee drinks to be featured on our monthly menus
- Cleaning the cafe
- Taking the order from the customer.
Cook
Mado Turkish
QLD
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Cook
Vegerama
QLD
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Portion Control
- Customer Service
- Plating
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Equipment usage
- Foodservice
- Knife Skills
- Staff Motivation
- Safety Management
- Cooking techniques
- Garnishing and Plating
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen leadership
- Menu Planning
- Safe handling
- Seafood Preparation
Availability
Available 5 days and 7 night a week.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Joeys
08.2023 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Joeys
09.2022 - 08.2023
Chef De Partie
Joeys
01.2022 - 09.2022
Chef
Joeys
04.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Helper
Joeys
10.2020 - 04.2021
Cook
Mado Turkish
09.2019 - 12.2020
Cook
Vegerama
01.2019 - 09.2019