Ashish Bhandari

Hospitality professional with over 5 years of diverse experience, encompassing roles such as Cook, Commercial Cleaner/Shift Supervisor, and Warehouse Assistant. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, adept at using various tools and equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Possesses a keen ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, aiming to leverage expertise in a dynamic hospitality environment to drive service excellence and operational efficiency.

AL Shami Restaurant                                                                September 2023 to May 2024

Cook

Roles:

• Experience in preparing ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring that food is cooked to the correct temperature and consistency.
• Expert knowledge of cooking techniques such as grilling, baking, sautéing, and frying to create delicious dishes.
• Adhere to food safety standards and regulations to ensure that food is prepared and stored safely to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Involved in menu planning, suggesting new dishes, and creating specials to attract customers.
• Knowledge of mathematics to make correct measurements of ingredients.
• Combination of culinary skills, creativity, attention to detail, and teamwork to deliver high-quality food to customers.
• Work as part of a team in a kitchen, collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure that orders are prepared and served efficiently

Ezko Property Services Pty.ltd                                             January 2023 to May 2024

Commercial cleaner/ Shift Supervisor (Leading Hand)

 Roles:

• Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities and prioritize tasks.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing various areas such as offices, restrooms, common areas, and other commercial spaces.
• Oversee the work of cleaners, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and according to standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and ensure that supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Train new cleaners on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and the proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Expert in using cleaning equipment’s (Scrubber, Buffer, Carpet Cleaning Machines, Sweeper, Pressure Wash Machines) that operate either manually or electronically.
   

Nutrition Station Bankstown                                       September 2021- December 2022 

Cook/ Line Cook 

Roles:

• Preparing ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring that food is ready to be cooked during service.
• Cooking and assembling dishes according to the menu specifications and customer orders. 
• Working quickly and efficiently to ensure that food is cooked to the correct temperature and presented beautifully.
• Highly organized, managing multiple orders at once and coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure that dishes are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, including the head chef, sous chefs, and other line cooks, to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly during service.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following food safety standards, and ensuring that all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Strong culinary skills with ability to work well under pressure, excellent communication, and teamwork to ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently so that customers receive high-quality food in a timely manner.

Freshco Foods (HAFSAZ Australia Pty ltd)                           July 2020 to July 2023

Warehouse Assistant and Pick Packer

 Roles:

• Receiving incoming shipments, checking them against packing lists, and storing them in designated locations within the warehouse.
• Picking items from inventory based on customer orders, packing them securely for shipment, and preparing them for delivery.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records, conducting regular stock checks, and updating inventory systems as needed.
• Preparing outgoing shipments, labeling packages, and coordinating with shipping carriers for timely deliveries also handle receiving returns and processing them accordingly.
• Operate various pieces of equipment (i.e. RF scanner, Bendi, palletizer, dolly loader, pallet wrapper, forklift, and pallet jacks)
• Basic maintenance tasks on warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and other tools used in daily operations.
• Organizing and maintaining the warehouse space, ensuring that it is clean, safe, and well-organized for efficient operations.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and participate in safety training programs.
• Combination of physical tasks, organizational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork to contribute to the smooth functioning of the warehouse operations.

Chimmi Changa’s Burrito bar                                       August 2019 to October 2020

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Roles:

• Washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients according to recipes and kitchen standards like preparing vegetables, meats, and other food items for use in cooking.
• Follow recipes and instructions provided by the chef or kitchen manager to prepare dishes and components for menu items which involve marinating meats, mixing sauces, or preparing garnishes.
• Maintaining inventory levels of ingredients, notifying the chef or manager when supplies are running low, and assisting with ordering and receiving deliveries.
• Organizing the kitchen workspace, including cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils, ensuring that ingredients are properly labeled and stored.
• Working closely with other kitchen staff, such as chefs, line cooks to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely service. Also assist in plating dishes and garnishing plates.
• Juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as preparing different components of a dish, coordinating with other kitchen staff, and managing their time efficiently to meet service deadlines.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure that all food preparation meets health and safety standards.
• Attention to detail, organization, and teamwork are crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen and the delivery of high-quality dishes to customers.

• Completed SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management from Western Sydney College in 2023 A.D.
• Completed SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery from Western Sydney College in 2022 A.D.
• Completed Higher Secondary Education from Tilottama Higher Secondary School in 2015 A.D. obtaining 70.70%
• Completed School Leaving Certificate from Deep Boarding High School in 2013 A.D. obtaining 82.00%
• Completed Pearson Test of English in 2023 A.D. obtaining Overall Score:67 (Listening: 64, Reading: 64, Speaking: 75, Writing: 65)