Suraj Karki
Homebush West,NSW
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record at The Woods Pantry, enhancing food quality and presentation while ensuring food safety. Spearheaded a team-focused environment, reducing food waste through strategic planning. Skilled in knife techniques and fostering a culture of sanitation, significantly improved service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Woods Pantry
11.2020 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Education
Bachelor Of Information Technology - Programming
King’s Own Institute
06.2022
Diploma And Advance Diploma Of Information Technol - Networking
Australian Harbour College
11.2020
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Practices
Timeline
Chef
The Woods Pantry
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor Of Information Technology - Programming
King’s Own Institute
Diploma And Advance Diploma Of Information Technol - Networking
Australian Harbour College
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