Shishir poudel
melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Adept Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at Romeo's of toorak, showcasing culinary creativity and exceptional knife skills. Expert in kitchen safety and sanitation protocols, I significantly enhanced food preparation efficiency and waste reduction. Trained teams to excel in high-volume environments, elevating customer satisfaction and streamlining operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Supervisor
Romeo's of toorak
Melbourne/toorak, Victoria
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted the kitchen team with food preparation, including chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients for various menu items.
- Maintained an organized and sanitized kitchen workspace, adhering to safety regulations and health codes.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies when necessary, keeping track of ingredients to minimize waste.
- Supported the line cook in high-volume service periods, ensuring all prep items were available and ready.
- Assisted senior chefs in preparing meals for customers, following recipes and guidelines.
- Gained experience in cooking techniques such as sautéing, grilling, and baking.
- Participated in daily mise en place to ensure kitchen was ready for service.
- Assisted in dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Cook Supervisor
Caffe e Cucina
Melbourne/south Yarra, Victoria
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepare and cook food to order, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation standards are met.
- Work on all stations (grill, sauté, prep, and dessert) to ensure timely and efficient service during busy hours.
- Assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards, including proper storage, sanitation, and inventory management.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and resolve any issues promptly.
- Communicate with the front-of-house team to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure it is properly maintained.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
Cook Supervisor
San marco wallan
Wallan, Victoria
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for necessary supplies as needed.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted periodic evaluations of employee performance in order to recognize strengths as well as address any areas needing improvement.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new staff members on safety practices, sanitation protocols and other policies.
- Conducted regular meetings with kitchen staff to discuss menu changes, customer feedback and operational issues.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC07-2022
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC02-2022
Certificate iii in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Thornbury, VIC08-2021
Skills
- Pasta making
- Knife skills
- Special diets
- Seafood preparation
- Waste reduction
- HACCP compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen safety
- Food storage
- Sanitation protocols
- Inventory oversight
- Menu planning
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation and safety control
- Pastry skills
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Romeo's of toorak
04.2024 - 01.2025
Cook Supervisor
Caffe e Cucina
04.2022 - 04.2024
Cook Supervisor
San marco wallan
08.2021 - 04.2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
Certificate iii in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Australian College of Trade
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