Utsav Prasai
Altona,VIC
Summary
Hardworking individual skilled in preparing meals for large groups of people and creating unique and memorable dishes. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure. A team player with excellent customer service skills, capable of effectively communicating with team members and customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Cafe Paviloin
Sunshine, VIC
09.2024 - 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Chef De Partie
Sacca's Fine Foods
Altonanorth, VIC, Australia
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Chef De Partie
Sydney Cricket Ground
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
COOK
The Squire's landing
Circularquay, NSW, Australia
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Upheld exceptional standards of kitchen hygiene.
- Conducted food preparation activities, including vegetable chopping and meat marinating.
- Managed proper storage of raw materials in refrigerators, walk-ins, and freezers.
- Monitored the cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Created lists for kitchen personnel for daily food preparation
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment
- Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly
- Washed and sanitized hands throughout shift, promoting food safety and health requirements
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders
Education
Certificate Iv In Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Rockford college
Rockdale, Nsw06.2024
Skills
- Hardworking individual skilled in preparing meals for large groups of people
- Creating unique and memorable dishes
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player with excellent customer service skills
- Effective communication with team members and customers
- Performance Improvement
- Recipe Development
- Food waste reduction
- Sauce making
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment
Certification
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
References
Harry Li, Sous Chef, Sacca's Fine Foods, Friend, (042) 580-2470, Harryli@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cafe Paviloin
09.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
Sacca's Fine Foods
01.2023 - 09.2024
Chef De Partie
Sydney Cricket Ground
07.2022 - 12.2022
COOK
The Squire's landing
02.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate Iv In Commercial Cookery - Cookery
Rockford college