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Ram Prasad Pandey

Rotorua

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with a proven track record at Great Spice Indian Take Away, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences. Adept at multitasking and maintaining kitchen organization, contributing to a 20% reduction in food waste.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Great Spice Indian Take Away
05.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals following recipes, menus, and quality standards
  • Ensure all food is prepared in a timely and hygienic manner
  • Monitor food stock and place orders as needed
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen at all times
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff and assist in menu planning
  • Check the freshness of ingredients and discard out-of-date items
  • Adapt recipes for dietary restrictions or customer requests
  • Ensure proper portion control and food presentation

Chef

Self Employed at S.R.P Restaurant
11.2016 - 05.2023

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and standards.
  • Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the correct temperature.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and assist with training as needed.
  • Manage food inventory and ensure ingredients are fresh and stored properly.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following all hygiene and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with management to plan and update menus.
  • Monitor food costs and minimize waste.
  • Handle customer feedback and ensure satisfaction with meals served

Chef

Spices Indian Restaurant
12.2009 - 06.2016

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and standards.
  • Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the correct temperature.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and assist with training as needed.
  • Manage food inventory and ensure ingredients are fresh and stored properly.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following all hygiene and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with management to plan and update menus.
  • Monitor food costs and minimize waste.
  • Handle customer feedback and ensure satisfaction with meals served

Chef

Taj India Indian Restaurant
03.2007 - 09.2009
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Education

Satyawati Secondary School
School

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • Food plating

Languages

English
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Cook

Great Spice Indian Take Away
05.2023 - Current

Chef

Self Employed at S.R.P Restaurant
11.2016 - 05.2023

Chef

Spices Indian Restaurant
12.2009 - 06.2016

Chef

Taj India Indian Restaurant
03.2007 - 09.2009

Satyawati Secondary School
Ram Prasad Pandey