Yaman Bhattarai
Woodville
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room, excelling in kitchen management and food quality. Recognized for optimizing food preparation processes and enhancing team collaboration, while ensuring allergen awareness and strict hygiene protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional dishes that meet diverse dietary needs and elevate customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Chef
JDF Reception
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality And Kitchen Management - Kitchen Management
Queensford College
Adelaide09.2024
Bachelor In Microbiology - Microbiology
Central Campus of Technology
Dharan, Nepal08.2017
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Garnishing techniques
- Company quality standards
Certification
Cert III & IV in Kitchen Management
Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Chef
Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room
02.2023 - Current
Chef
JDF Reception
03.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma Of Hospitality And Kitchen Management - Kitchen Management
Queensford College
Bachelor In Microbiology - Microbiology
Central Campus of Technology
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