AKSHAY PARANGE
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience 7 years preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
orchid ecotel hotel
Santa Cruise, Muimbai
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Used commercial baking and cooking equipment.
- Worked with head chef to master cutting and preparation techniques.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
CHEF DE PARTIE
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB
New Plymouth, Taranaki
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Observed different kitchen chefs and watched how they prepared sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in those cooking and baking techniques
- Signed for deliveries, checked the items into inventory and then stocked everything into its proper place in the pantry
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
SLIP INN CAFÉ
Havelock
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepare menus in collaboration with colleagues
- Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
- Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)
SOUS CHEF
CAFE CORTADO
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Stocked supplies and organized cooking stations prior to peak operation hours
- Inspected food storage units regularly to ensure that standards are met
- Coordinated with restaurant supervisors on stocks, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
- Handling grill section most of the time and coordinate with other chefs.
SOUS CHEF
KITCHEN HOKITIKA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Lead kitchen team in absence of owner
- Producing high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Work along with owner
- Lead kitchen when owner away.
Senior Chef
Fisherman wharf
Lyttleton, Christchurch
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks
- Coordinates daily tasks with the head chef
Senior Sous Chef
Amberly hotel
Amberly, Christchurch
- Maintaining the kitchen moral
- Completion of all administration of the smooth running of the kitchen
- Management of sections of the kitchen and staff
- Designing menu
- Follow and improvement new food concept
- Responsible for training new staff members
- Focus on skills and knowledge development of staff
- Stock take, orders, and keep food costing within budget.
Education
DIPLOMA - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth, Taranaki01.2018
BSC - DR. D Y Patil Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India01.2013
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Portion and cost control
- Excellent business sense
- Culinary expertise
- Culinary Experience
- High hygienic standards
- Recipe Development
Accomplishments
Awarded by trip advisor:- top 10% of the restaurant worldwide 2021
References
- Grant Smith, Head Chef at New Plymouth Club, +64 224588177
- Craig Ludlow, Level 5 Cookery Tutor at Western Institute of Technology, Taranaki, 06 (757 3100 ext 8772)
- Robyn Hiku, Head Chef at Slip Inn Café, +64211366787
- Shubhab Gajurel, Senior Chef at Café Cortado, 0221092826
- Kelly Te Mate, Head Chef at Foundry Function at UCSA, +64 2102774962
Timeline
Senior Chef
Fisherman wharf
09.2022 - 02.2024
SOUS CHEF
KITCHEN HOKITIKA
07.2020 - 08.2022
SOUS CHEF
CAFE CORTADO
06.2019 - 06.2020
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
SLIP INN CAFÉ
08.2018 - 06.2019
CHEF DE PARTIE
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB
05.2017 - 08.2018
Apprentice Chef
orchid ecotel hotel
01.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Sous Chef
Amberly hotel
DIPLOMA - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
BSC - DR. D Y Patil Hotel Management and Catering Technology
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