Summary
Overview
Work History
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Skills
Accomplishments
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Zulfiker Hossain

Chef
Pakenham,VIC

Summary

Driven Commis Chef with expertise in food preparation and hygiene practices. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards under pressure and delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

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2
Languages
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3
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Castellos Cardinia Hotel
08.2026 - Current

Managed fryer station and dessert service with consistent attention to quality. Prepared and portioned vegetables, salads, seafood, and meat to support smooth kitchen operations. Maintained food safety standards and delivered high-quality entrées and desserts that earned customer compliments.

Online Team Member

Woolworths
11.2023 - Current

Streamlined online order processing to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce fulfillment times .Coordinated inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels for online sales. Trained new team members on operational procedures and best practices for online service delivery. Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in product selection and packaging.

Kitchen Attendant

Castello's Cardinia Hotel
05.2023 - 08.2026

Prepared ingredient prep for vegetables, seafood, and meat to support efficient kitchen workflow. Assembled salads and dessert plates with attention to presentation and service readiness. Managed dishwashing tasks and maintained clean, organized kitchen spaces. Followed safety standards while supporting smooth, sanitary kitchen operations.

Chef

Homestyle Cafe
05.2025 - 07.2026

Coordinated breakfast and lunch meal preparation by portioning ingredients, prepping vegetables, salads, and meats, plating and presenting dishes, and upholding kitchen cleanliness and food-safety standards.

Worked efficiently during busy service periods, maintained consistent food quality and presentation, and supported the kitchen team to ensure meals were prepared and served on time.

Chef

Glenny Kebabs Vermont
01.2024 - 04.2025

Managed kebab prep, vegetable cutting, sauce preparation, meat handling, grill and fryer area upkeep, equipment cleaning, and food-safety compliance. Supported smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods, maintained clean workstation, and contributed to food preparation and service for kitchen team.

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Pakenham Institute
Pakenham, VIC
04.2001 -

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) -

Datum College
West Melbourne, VIC
04.2001 -

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) -

Datum College
West Melbourne, VIC
04.2001 -

Skills

Hygiene practices

Work under pressure

Food preparation

Mise en place

Food presentation

Vegetable cutting

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Basic cooking methods

Bulk food preparation

Meal preparation

Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Achieved customer satisfaction through effectively helping with service at peak hours.

Timeline

Commis Chef

Castellos Cardinia Hotel
08.2026 - Current

Chef

Homestyle Cafe
05.2025 - 07.2026

Chef

Glenny Kebabs Vermont
01.2024 - 04.2025

Online Team Member

Woolworths
11.2023 - Current

Kitchen Attendant

Castello's Cardinia Hotel
05.2023 - 08.2026

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Pakenham Institute
04.2001 -

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) -

Datum College
04.2001 -

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) -

Datum College
04.2001 -
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