Sharda Lama
Yass
Summary
My name is Sharda lama. I have been in the hospitality industry for over 6 years. I accomplished a chef position with 5 years of comprehensive experience working in the busiest modern Australian food service industry. I wish to learn the criteria required quickly, to improve further my professional skills, and to develop specific experience in my chosen field. My goal is to labour with culinary professionals with extensive experience and to never stop learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
RSL Club LTD and Motel
Wagga Wagga
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Preparing cooking and presenting high quality dishes.
- Following of all the standard procedure and policies pertaining to food preparations, receiving storage, stock rotation and sanitization.
- Responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of the equipment and utensils.
- Managing and training the junior staff.
- Assist with the management of immediate rosters, with consideration for bookings, forecasts.
- Maintaining a positive and professional approach with the staff and customer.
- Compliance to the food and safety programs including accurate temperature logs, accurate delivery logs, maintenance documentation and adherence to the cleaning schedule.
- Working in a safe manner, minimizes hazards to ensure the safety of the other staff and customers and reports all the safety hazards immediately.
- Conduct regular stocktakes to ensure accurate inventory control.
- Track and record wastage to minimise losses and improve cost efficiency.
- Monitor labour hours and implement cost-saving measures to maintain budget targets.
Cleaner
Baptis Care
Wagga Wagga
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of client rooms and communal areas.
- Assisted residents with light housekeeping tasks, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Followed organization protocols for infection control and health safety standards.
- Handled cleaning supplies responsibly, ensuring stock levels were maintained.
- Reported any facility maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
Chef
Rashays
Broadmeadows
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Approving and “polishing” dishes before they reach the customer.
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.
- Arrange for repairs when necessary.
- Remedy any problems or defects.
- Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff.
- Oversee the work of subordinates.
- Estimate staff’s workload and compensations.
- Maintain records of payroll and attendance
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
- Supported the Head Chef in planning menus, stock rotation, and ordering supplies from my local vendors.
- Trained and supervised junior chefs and kitchen hands, maintaining efficient workflow and time management.
- Selected to conduct training sessions across multiple franchise stores, ensuring consistency in food preparation, presentation, and company standards.
- Supported new store openings by training kitchen teams on recipes, procedures, and quality control.
Cleaner & Housekeeping
Best Western
Keon Park
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed thorough cleaning of guest rooms, corridors, and common areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.
- Managed laundry services including washing, drying, folding, and delivering linens and towels.
- Restocked amenities and maintained inventory of cleaning supplies.
- Reported maintenance issues to management and assisted in resolving minor repairs.
- Followed strict safety and sanitation protocols to comply with hotel standards.
Chef de partie CDP
Yass Solders Club LTD
06.2025
- Independently managed a key section of the kitchen (grill, fry, larder, pan) during lunch and dinner service.
- Prepared and presented Modern Australian dishes, including steaks, schnitzels, seafood, burgers, and daily specials.
- Ensured high standards of taste, presentation, and portion control in every dish served.
- Supported the Head Chef in stock rotation, and ordering supplies from local vendors.
- Trained and supervised junior chefs and kitchen hands, maintaining efficient workflow and time management.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic, and safe work environment in full compliance with HACCP and club standards.
- Handled customer dietary needs (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian, allergen requests) with accuracy and care.
- Assisted in preparing for large functions, events, and community gatherings hosted by the club.
- Reduced kitchen waste and improved prep efficiency through careful inventory management and prep planning.
- Contributed ideas for weekly specials and seasonal menu updates based on customer feedback and local produce availability.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - kitchen management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Diploma - hospitality management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Advance diploma - hospitality management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s degree - Finance
National Integrate College
Kathmandu, NepalSkills
- Food preparation
- Presentation skills
- Quality
- Report writing
- Safety
- Food safety
- Food presentation talent
- Ordering
- Frying
- Grilling
- Safe equipment operations
- Portion and cost control
- Quality control
- Reporting
- Institutional and batch cooking
References
- Nischal Khada, Head Chef RSL Club, 043515451
- Mora Habis, Co-ordinator, Rashays, 0426054261
- Sudip Neupane, Restaurant Manager, Yass Soldiers Club LTD, 0452 513 467
Timeline
Chef de partie CDP
Yass Solders Club LTD
06.2025
Chef
RSL Club LTD and Motel
08.2023 - 06.2025
Cleaner
Baptis Care
03.2023 - 07.2023
Chef
Rashays
11.2021 - 07.2023
Cleaner & Housekeeping
Best Western
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - kitchen management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Diploma - hospitality management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Advance diploma - hospitality management
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s degree - Finance
National Integrate College