Sophiya Thapa Magar
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Adept Head Chef with a proven track record at Chef's Palette Strathfield, showcasing culinary expertise and leadership qualities. Excelled in kitchen management, reducing food costs, and enhancing food safety. Known for mentoring staff and fostering a culture of quality and efficiency, leading to high standards of customer satisfaction and kitchen operations. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Chef's Palette Strathfield
2023.06 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Ensured optimal food quality and safety, rigorously adhering to health and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness, consistently passing inspections with exemplary ratings.
Cook
Mount Everest Indian & Nepalese Restaurant
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery&hospitality - Hospitality
Darwin Institute of Technology (DIT)
Level 6/460 Church St, Parramatta NSW 215008.2023
Diploma - Business Management
Queensland Institute of Business Academy
Level 10/140 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 200007.2019
Skills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Culinary expertise
- Food Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food presentation
- Cost Reduction
- Leadership Qualities
- Sanitation Standards
- Purchasing
- Grilling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food spoilage prevention
- Plating and presentation
- Workflow Coordination
- Staff Training
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Garnishing and Plating
- Safe Food Handling
- Recipes and menu planning
- Quality Control
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership
- Restaurant Operations
Timeline
Head Chef
Chef's Palette Strathfield
2023.06 - Current
Cook
Mount Everest Indian & Nepalese Restaurant
2021.08 - 2022.04
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery&hospitality - Hospitality
Darwin Institute of Technology (DIT)
Diploma - Business Management
Queensland Institute of Business Academy
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