Swastika Manandhar
Strathfield
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Ramsay Health Care, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance meal presentation and manage kitchen operations effectively. Skilled in menu planning and fostering team collaboration, resulting in reduced food waste and high-quality dining experiences for diverse clientele.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Ramsay Health Care
12.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook
Ramsay Health Care
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Kitchen Hand
Ramsay Health Care
11.2020 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipments.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
Education
Accounting
Australasia
Sydney, NSWHigh School Diploma -
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Sydney, NSW12-2023
Certificate IV - Culinary
TAFE
Ryde, NSW09-2022
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Banquets and catering
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
Nepali
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
Ramsay Health Care
12.2021 - Current
Cook
Ramsay Health Care
08.2021 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Ramsay Health Care
11.2020 - Current
Accounting
Australasia
High School Diploma -
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Certificate IV - Culinary
TAFE
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