Sandesh Sunar
Auckland
Summary
Passionate, spirited and dedicated culinary professional, skilled for performing teamwork, experienced in handling kitchen activities and solving problems, dedicated in food and safety. Also, second runner up in New Zealand Chef of the Year 2024.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Appetite
02.2024 - Current
- Organized kitchen operations and ensured that all staff were aware of the daily tasks
- Prepared hot and cold food items, such as soups, salads, sauces, pastries, and desserts
- Assisted senior chefs in recipe development and menu planning
- Plated dishes according to established presentation standards
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation
Junior Chef De Partie
Ed Street
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques when serving dishes
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared
- Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness
- Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events
- Ensured all food was stored properly in accordance with safety regulations
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus
Casual Chef
Sudima Hotels
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
Education
Culinary Arts
Ignite Colleges Manukau
Skills
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Kitchen Assistance
- High Hygienic Standards
- Measuring and Portioning
- Stock Rotation
- Workflow Optimization
- Food and Beverage Service
- Food Prep Planning
Awards
New Zealand Chef the Year2024 -2nd Runner up, Dishing up a world class three course meal in two hours and fifteen minutes.
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Appetite
02.2024 - Current
Casual Chef
Sudima Hotels
09.2023 - 10.2023
Junior Chef De Partie
Ed Street
03.2023 - 01.2024
Culinary Arts
Ignite Colleges Manukau
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