Ugyen Dorji
Chef
Perth
Summary
I am passionate about food and love creating mouth-watering dishes. I am extremely organized and meticulous about paying attention to every detail. I am a natural leader who is confident about delegating tasks and ensuring that they are carried out to level necessary to create dishes of the highest standard.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sous Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
09.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Reduced staff turnover rates through effective communication skills, creating a supportive work atmosphere for all team members.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
Junior Sous Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new recipes and techniques to accommodate guest dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime by proactively addressing potential issues before they impacted service quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Chef De Partie
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
Commis Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Cook
Pagoda Resort & Spa
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Education
Advance Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies
Level 1, 160 Central Arcade, 811 Hay Street, Perth 04.2001 -
Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Stanley College
69 Outram Street Perth, WA 6005 04.2001 -
Skills
Food Stock and Supply Management
undefinedCertification
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
Timeline
Sous Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
09.2023 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
03.2023 - 09.2023
Chef De Partie
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
10.2022 - 03.2023
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
03-2022
Commis Chef
Warders Hotel/Emily Taylor Bar And Kitchen
11.2021 - 10.2022
Cook
Pagoda Resort & Spa
06.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate III in commercial cookery
06-2021
Advance Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies
04.2001 -
Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Stanley College
04.2001 -
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