Tanish Sodhi
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced Chef with 3+ years in fast-paced kitchens across fish & chips, café, Italian, and bistro environments. Skilled in seafood preparation, whole fish butchery, slow-cooked dishes, and authentic Italian cooking. Strong in creating homemade sauces, weekly specials, and maintaining high food quality, hygiene, and efficiency during high-volume service. Reliable team player with solid kitchen operations knowledge and a focus on consistency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Hi Italy Pizzeria
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared authentic Italian dishes including pasta, gnocchi, and risotto
- Operated pizza oven and managed dough preparation from scratch
- Cooked seafood dishes (mussels, prawns, calamari) with proper techniques
- Prepared traditional sauces (Napoli, Bolognese, pesto) in-house
Chef
THE ORIGINAL GREEK FISH AND CHIPS BRIGHTON
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Cooked slow-cooked lamb (4+ hrs) with consistent quality
- Cut and filleted whole fish from scratch
- Prepared homemade dips and sauces
- Created chef’s seafood pasta specials
- Maintained food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
Chef
HUNKY DORY KNOX WESTFIELD
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared homemade sauces and dips
- Handled and prepared fresh seafood
- Created and executed weekly specials
Chef
DEGANI CAFE FOREST HILL
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared breakfast and café-style meals
- Managed grill, sandwich, and prep stations
- Maintained food quality and presentation standards
- Handled busy service periods efficiently
- Followed food safety and hygiene standards
Chef
LONGBEACH RSL CHELSEA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared bistro-style meals in high-volume service
- Managed grill and fryer stations efficiently
- Maintained consistent food quality and presentation
- Followed food safety and hygiene standards
- Assisted with stock control and kitchen prep
Education
Diploma - Kitchen Management
Acumen Institute of Further Communication
Flinders, VIC06.2024
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem Resolution
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Timeline
Chef
Hi Italy Pizzeria
02.2026 - Current
Chef
THE ORIGINAL GREEK FISH AND CHIPS BRIGHTON
12.2024 - 02.2026
Chef
HUNKY DORY KNOX WESTFIELD
08.2023 - 12.2024
Chef
DEGANI CAFE FOREST HILL
12.2022 - 09.2023
Chef
LONGBEACH RSL CHELSEA
01.2022 - 12.2022
Diploma - Kitchen Management
Acumen Institute of Further Communication