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BHUPENDRA

New Plymouth,TKI

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Pankawalla Limited (El Abrazo Mexican Restaurant)
01.2024 - Current


  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Cook

India Today 2018 Limited
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Demi Chef de Partie

Azure Hospitality Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 02.2023
  • Supported head chef in managing daily operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and supervising team members.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
  • Handled Tandoori orders efficiently while maintaining focus on regular restaurant operations as well as special events menus planning.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for restaurants.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.

Commis -3 (Tandoor)

Azure Hospitality Pvt Limited
03.2014 - 12.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Able to cook Tandoori dishes of high quality in a high-pressure restaurant kitchen environment.
  • Maintain a cooking speed, consistency in blending in-house spices, preparing sauces, using the right balance of spices, herbs & ingredients to produce consistent flavour.
  • Cooking dishes to order and according to dietary requirements of customers, if required.
  • Prepare and marinate meats, seafood, and vegetables for cooking in the tandoor oven
  • Operate and maintain the tandoor oven to ensure it is in good working condition
  • Cook dishes in the tandoor oven following traditional Indian recipes and techniques
  • Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure dishes are cooked properly
  • Ensure food safety and cleanliness in the tandoor area
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of dishes

Education

High School Diploma -

Secondary School Examination
06.2011

Skills

  • Cooking
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Order delivery practices
  • Garnishing and Plating

Cooking

Cooking is my hobby and has been several years. Cooking is one of those things that just comes naturally for me, and I think I inherited, because I can cook almost anything and nail it on the first try, much like my grandmother.

Timeline

Cook

Pankawalla Limited (El Abrazo Mexican Restaurant)
01.2024 - Current

Cook

India Today 2018 Limited
03.2023 - 12.2023

Demi Chef de Partie

Azure Hospitality Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 02.2023

Commis -3 (Tandoor)

Azure Hospitality Pvt Limited
03.2014 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Secondary School Examination
BHUPENDRA