Tanish Sodhi
MELBOURNE
Summary
Dedicated Chef with 3 years in Italian and seafood cuisine within high-volume kitchens. Expertise in crafting pasta, risotto, and sauces from scratch, coupled with solid experience in dough preparation and seafood cooking. Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen operations, consistently contributing to teamwork and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
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 to enhance guest satisfaction
- Managed grill, sandwich, and prep stations, ensuring timely service during peak hours
- Maintained food quality and presentation standards to meet customer expectations
- Followed food safety and hygiene standards
- Prepared breakfast and café-style meals
Chef
LONGBEACH RSL CHELSEA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared bistro-style meals for high-volume service, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction
- Managed grill and fryer stations to maintain food quality and streamline service flow
- Maintained consistent food quality and presentation
- Followed food safety and hygiene standards
- Assisted with stock control and kitchen prep to optimize ingredient availability and reduce waste
Education
Diploma - Kitchen Management
Acumen Institute of Further Communication
Flinders Street Melbourne , Vic 01.2022 - 06.2026
Skills
Italian Cuisine Skills
Authentic Italian dishes
* Pizza making and wood-fired pizza oven operation
* Dough preparation and fermentation from scratch
Italian sauce preparation
Seafood cooking techniques
* Risotto preparation and plating
* Kitchen prep and mise en place
High-volume multitasking
Food safety (HACCP)
Time management and quality
* Teamwork and communication
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
Diploma - Kitchen Management
Acumen Institute of Further Communication
01.2022 - 06.2026
Chef
LONGBEACH RSL CHELSEA
01.2022 - 12.2022