Deki Rinzin Choden
ADELAIDE
Summary
Motivated and reliable chef with experience working independently in a café environment, managing full kitchen operations during weekday service. Skilled across larder, grill, and fryer sections. Able to perform efficiently under pressure, maintain high food quality, and support team operations during busy service. Seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Shamora
Rostrevor
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared and presented high-quality breakfast, lunch, and café-style meals
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety standards.
- Handled food prep, cooking, plating, and service under pressure
- Maintained food safety and hygiene standards (cleaning, storage, temperature control)
- Managed stock levels, ordering, and inventory control
- Created or contributed to menu items and daily specials
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Handled opening and closing duties of the café
- Provided customer service when needed (taking orders, resolving issues)
Chef
Paladinos Cucina
Adelaide
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared and assembled Italian dishes including lasagna, meatballs, and breads
- Worked primarily in the larder section, handling cold dishes and plating
- Assisted senior chef with daily prep and mise en place
- Operated grill and fryer during service when required
Chef
Hey Jupiter Brasserie Francaise
Adelina
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted chefs during high-volume service for festival period
- Prepared ingredients for service (chopping, portioning, basic prep)
- Worked in the larder section (cold dishes, salads, plating)
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of workstation
- Followed food safety and hygiene standards
Education
Certificate 3 And 4 Commercial Cookery And Diploma In Hospitality And Management - Hospitality Management
TAFE
Adelaide , SA 02.2023 - 11.2024
Skills
- Ability to manage kitchen operations independently
- Experience working across larder, grill, and fryer sections
- Strong multitasking and time management in high-volume environments
- Consistent food preparation and presentation standards
- Understanding of mise en place and efficient service flow
- Proven ability to work under pressure during peak service periods
- Reliable, fast, and adaptable in busy kitchen environments
- Takes initiative and supports senior chefs when required
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Stock control, prep planning, and waste reduction
- Maintaining a clean and organised workstation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Paladinos Cucina
04.2024 - 06.2024
Chef
Hey Jupiter Brasserie Francaise
03.2024 - 06.2024
Chef
Shamora
03.2023 - Current
Certificate 3 And 4 Commercial Cookery And Diploma In Hospitality And Management - Hospitality Management
TAFE
02.2023 - 11.2024