Pawan Bhandari
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Highly-motivated to take on a new challenge of agriculture with previous experiences during teenage years in Nepal.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Himalaya Indian Cuisine
Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
08.2023 - Current
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Prepared high-quality Indian and Nepali cuisines according to established recipes.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Chef
Fulbary Spices Resturant
, Doha, Quatar
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Kitchen Helper
Siddhartha Hotel
, Nepalgunj, Nepal
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Helped Family With Agriculture
Family farming
Gulmi, Nepal
04.2010 - 10.2015
- Knowledge of major crops such as rice, maize and wheat.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Experience in raising livestock
- Managed livestock by providing feed, medication and basic veterinary care.
- Cleaned barns, pens and stables regularly to ensure a healthy environment for animals.
- Observed animal behavior to identify signs of illness or distress.
Education
+2 Management -
Shree Gyanodaya Higher Secondary School
Gulmi, Nepal04-2015
School leaving certificate (SLC) -
Polaris Secondary Boarding School
Gulmi, Nepal03-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Flexible
- Creative
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Innovative
- Critical thinking
- Different Culinary Techniques
- Knowledge Of Cuisines
- Personal and workplace safety
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited
Certification
- Training and examination of professional level in Indian and Nepali cook from Euroskills technical & vocational Academy
Affiliations
- Cricket
- volleyball
References
Krishna Prasad Gaire
Owner at Himalaya Indian Cuisine
Kpgaire66@gmail.com
0210734395
Kritika Gaire
Manager at Himalaya Indian Cusine + part time worker at New world
Kritikagaire17@gmail.com
021773576
Timeline
Chef
Himalaya Indian Cuisine
08.2023 - Current
Chef
Fulbary Spices Resturant
09.2018 - 08.2023
Kitchen Helper
Siddhartha Hotel
11.2015 - 07.2017
Helped Family With Agriculture
Family farming
04.2010 - 10.2015
+2 Management -
Shree Gyanodaya Higher Secondary School
School leaving certificate (SLC) -
Polaris Secondary Boarding School
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