High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Summit Cafe
07.2023 - Current
Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Hands on food service operations on a day-to-day basis using a large range of kitchen equipment.
Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet establishment
standards and are maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action
where appropriate if standards are not met.
Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food, which is presented and served in the
most complimentary way.
Food is to be checked and tasted at all times for freshness and quality.
Be fully conversant with the establishment’s fire and emergency evacuation procedures.
Ensure food safety documentation is filled in correctly.
Report any maintenance that might cause a food safety breach.
Ensure the kitchen and its associated storage areas are always kept compliant with the Food
standards code and local council laws.
Practice the highest possible standard of hygiene to meet Health & Safety regulations.
Treat colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity and transparency.
Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Chef
PIG N WHISTLE QUEENS STREET MALL
04.2022 - 07.2023
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation
Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control
Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight
Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events
Created new menu items and interesting plating designs
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques
Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity
Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones
Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Cook
Regis Aged Care
12.2021 - 04.2022
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line
Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures
Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared
Checked quality of food products to meet high standards
Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Education
Certificate IV: Cookery -
Brighton Collage
05.2023
Bachelor of Business : Business -
Torrens University, Brisbane
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Paragon Higher Secondary School Ratnanagar Chitwan
01.2017
Skills
Food and Beverage Pairing
Budgeting and Cost Control
Banquets and Catering
Waste Control
Menu Planning
Cost Control and Budgeting
Special Events and Catering
Culinary Trends
Inventory Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Relationship Building
Safe Food Handling
Staff Recruiting and Hiring
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Staff Supervision and Coordination
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Team Collaboration
Food Prep Planning
Current in Culinary Trends
Staff Scheduling
Food Stock and Supply Management
Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Order Management
Team Management
Food allergy understanding
Knife Skills
Food presentation
Certification
Teamwork in the Hospitality Industry, 2022
RSA, 2023
Personal Hygiene in Hospitality Industry, 2022
Food Safety Storage, 2022
I am Alert, 2020, Brisbane city council
Knife Handling, 2022
How to manage Conflict, 2022
Creating positive Costumer Experience, 2022
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Summit Cafe
07.2023 - Current
Chef
PIG N WHISTLE QUEENS STREET MALL
04.2022 - 07.2023
Cook
Regis Aged Care
12.2021 - 04.2022
Certificate IV: Cookery -
Brighton Collage
Bachelor of Business : Business -
Torrens University, Brisbane
High School Diploma -
Paragon Higher Secondary School Ratnanagar Chitwan
Teamwork in the Hospitality Industry, 2022
RSA, 2023
Personal Hygiene in Hospitality Industry, 2022
Food Safety Storage, 2022
I am Alert, 2020, Brisbane city council
Knife Handling, 2022
How to manage Conflict, 2022
Creating positive Costumer Experience, 2022
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