SURESH TAMANG
Payneham South,SA
Summary
Chef with a proven track record of 3+ years in high-volume food production, recipe creation, and maintaining health and safety standards. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques, consistently driving menu innovation and improving operational efficiency. Committed to delivering outstanding culinary experiences by strategically planning creative menus that elevate dining standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel
Port Adelaide , SA
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and cooked dishes according to established recipes and standards, consistently serving 200 plus customers per shift.
- Managed food inventory, reducing waste by 25% through efficient stock rotation and ingredient portioning.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff members, ensuring a seamless transition and reducing training time by 20%.
- Contributed to menu development and seasonal specials, resulting in positive customer feedback and a 10% increase in sales.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, achieving a consistently high score of 98% on health inspections.
Commis Chef
Jolleys Boathouse
Adelaide CBD, SA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted chefs in food preparation, including cutting, peeling, and marinating ingredients for approximately 200 meals per day.
- Followed recipes and portion sizes meticulously, ensuring consistency and delivering high-quality dishes consistently.
- Coordinated with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the kitchen staff in their duties.
- Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
Cook
Osteria Oggi
Adelaide CBD, SA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Displayed strong knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Always maintained clean and organized work areas to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Administration And Management
Salford College of Business And Hospitality
Adelaide, SA10-2022
Skills
- Recipe creation
- Effective communication
- Strong leadership
- Sound understanding of equipments and maintenance
- Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques
- Elite organization skills
- Knife skills
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Commis Chef
Jolleys Boathouse
12.2022 - 02.2023
Chef De Partie
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel
11.2022 - Current
Cook
Osteria Oggi
08.2021 - 10.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery - Hospitality Administration And Management
Salford College of Business And Hospitality
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