Shivashni Chandar
Mandurah,WA
Summary
Eager line Chef interested in learning and ready to tackle any kitchen task. Emerging professional with drive to work hard and be successful.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
2020.01 - 2022.09
- Responsibilities: Worked in hotline as demi chef, lunch prep and dinner larder prep at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort, did lunch and dinner service, did lovo setup for Fijian night buffet, assisted the executive chef in wedding function
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing workstation organization.
- Reduced food waste by implementing effective portion control and utilizing surplus ingredients in creative dishes.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
Demi chef
Wananavu Beach Resort
2019.07 - 2019.12
- Responsibilities: Worked in breakfast with prep done, did ala carte breakfast, prep for lunch service, worked in Hot line Lunch service
2018.07 - 2019.06
- Responsibilities: Worked in hotline lunch prep and dinner prep, did lunch and dinner service, did lovo setup for Fijian night buffet, assisted the executive chef in wedding function
Commis chef
Vomo Island Resort
2018.02 - 2018.06
- Responsibilities: Worked in breakfast with prep done, did ala carte breakfast, setup for hot lunch, worked in Hot line Lunch service
Trainee chef
First Landing Resort
2017.03 - 2017.08
- Responsibilities: Worked in colder larder, prepare sauces for salads, refreshing and refilling vegetables, worked in pizza section, preparing and presenting desserts, cleaning the work areas and utensils
Kitchen hand
Tanoa Plaza Hotel
2016.07 - 2017.01
- Responsibilities: Able to manage breakfast section, did requisition for dinner ala carte, preparing and presenting cold starters and desserts, cleaning and setting cooler
Trainee chef
Tanoa Plaza Hotel
2015.10 - 2016.01
- Responsibilities: breakfast set up, handling egg station, assisting chef in buffet function, preparing and presenting desserts for dinner ala carte
Commis Chef
Castaway Island Resort Fiji
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
Commis Chef
The Peninsula Restuarant And Bar
2023.01 - Current
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
Education
Diploma in culinary arts - Cookery
Fiji National University
Namaka Fiji01.2017
Cookery
Fiji National University
Namaka Nadi Fiji2017
Certificate IV in commercial cookery -
Fiji National Unversity
Namaka FIJI01.2016
Certificate III in commercial cookery -
Fiji National University
Certificate III In Commercial Cookery01.2015
Skills
- Sanitation
- Meal Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Mise en place
- Work under pressure
- Salad making
- Ingredient knowledge
- Cooking Techniques
Accomplishments
got employe of the month award in Vomo Island Resort
references
- Denis Chandra,executive chef , Castaway island resort +679 9068310
- Shalvin Mani, Human Resource Manager, Vomo Island Resort +6799315890
- esther bosher Assistance General Manager +6797079709
Timeline
Commis Chef
The Peninsula Restuarant And Bar
2023.01 - Current
Commis Chef
Castaway Island Resort Fiji
2022.09 - 2023.01
Demi Chef
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
2020.01 - 2022.09
Demi chef
Wananavu Beach Resort
2019.07 - 2019.12
2018.07 - 2019.06
Commis chef
Vomo Island Resort
2018.02 - 2018.06
Trainee chef
First Landing Resort
2017.03 - 2017.08
Kitchen hand
Tanoa Plaza Hotel
2016.07 - 2017.01
Trainee chef
Tanoa Plaza Hotel
2015.10 - 2016.01
Diploma in culinary arts - Cookery
Fiji National University
Cookery
Fiji National University
Certificate IV in commercial cookery -
Fiji National Unversity
Certificate III in commercial cookery -
Fiji National University
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