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Uttam Baral

Buderim,Australia

Summary

Experienced and dedicated chef with a strong background in high-volume kitchens across well-regarded hospitality venues in Queensland. Proven ability to work under pressure, maintain consistency in food quality, and lead kitchen teams with professionalism. Skilled in menu planning, inventory control, and maintaining health and safety standards. Passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and continuously enhancing culinary techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Dicky Beach Surf Club
02.2024 - Current
  • Menu planning in coordination with the head chef
  • Work in a team to prepare food with company standards and food handling procedures
  • Maintain kitchen equipment and follow functions or special requirements as per the direction of head chef
  • Train and supervise trainees and new kitchen staff
  • Compile kitchen documents along with active roles in making rosters and staffing reviews
  • Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and follow OH&S standard
  • Report and documentation of equipment failures and workplace hazards

Chef

Maroochy Bridge Hotel
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Adhere to workplace health and safety procedures
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by
  • Manage stock inventory effectively
  • Collaborate closely with hotel management and kitchen team, ensuring respectful and cooperative communication
  • Ensure upkeep of kitchen equipment and personal tools
  • Report any malfunctioning kitchen equipment promptly
  • Immediately notify management of any activities or incidents that may impact the business negatively

Chef

Mooloolaba Surf Club
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepare high-quality meals following recipe cards while minimizing customer complaints
  • Collaborate with Managers or the Head Chef to plan menus and address food
  • Maintain effective communication among team
  • Train and oversee apprentices, trainees, and other kitchen staff
  • Attend meetings and required training sessions
  • Ensure proper preparation, storage, and control of food items, including stock rotation

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Spencer College
Brisbane
09.2022

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

Spencer College
Brisbane
10.2021

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques

Reference

  • Natalie Bell I General ManagerI

Dicky beach Surf clubl

0448 822 4881


  • Anita Ballinger I Venue Managerl

Maroochy Bridge Hotel

0406 721 0941


  • Daniel Dough Head Chef

Mooloolaba Surf club

  • 041 0774809

Timeline

Chef

Dicky Beach Surf Club
02.2024 - Current

Chef

Maroochy Bridge Hotel
09.2022 - 02.2024

Chef

Mooloolaba Surf Club
11.2021 - 08.2022

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Spencer College

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -

Spencer College
Uttam Baral