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Sajan Micky

Hamilton,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with 8+ years of experience in high-volume kitchens, institutional catering, and team leadership environments. Skilled in preparing large-scale meals while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and operational standards. Proven ability to work in structured food service environments including schools, aged care facilities, and large event catering operations. Experienced in supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation, and supporting the development of team members through guidance and mentoring. Strong understanding of food safety systems, dietary requirements, and specialised food textures, with experience preparing meals for diverse populations including elderly residents with specific nutritional needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and maintaining organised and disciplined kitchen environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations manager / floating manager

Cater Plus Services Ltd
Hamilton, New Zealand
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide kitchen support across multiple institutional catering sites including aged care facilities, schools, and community food service operations.
  • Work within aged care homes contracted by Cater Plus, preparing meals that meet the nutritional needs of elderly residents.
  • Prepare meals with modified food textures such as puréed, minced, and soft diets according to aged care dietary standards.
  • Ensure meals meet specific dietary requirements including diabetic, allergen-controlled, low-sodium, and specialised nutrition plans.
  • Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and health compliance standards in all kitchen environments.
  • Adapt quickly to different kitchen teams and maintain efficient service operations.
  • Support team coordination and maintain organised kitchen workflows during busy service periods.

Sous Chef

Saint Peter's School
Cambridge, New Zealand
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in managing kitchen operations serving over 1200 students daily in a large institutional catering environment.
  • Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily food production schedules.
  • Ensured strict compliance with food safety standards, allergen management, and hygiene protocols.
  • Supported the training and development of junior kitchen staff and new team members.
  • Maintained efficient kitchen organisation and operational standards during high-volume service.

Chef de Partie

Montana Food & Events
Hamilton, New Zealand
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked in large-scale catering operations delivering food for major sporting events and large public functions.
  • Prepared high-volume food production while maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with chefs and catering teams to meet demanding service schedules.
  • Maintained organised workstations and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Chef de Partie

Saint Kilda Café & Bistro
Cambridge, New Zealand
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Prepared menu items in accordance with restaurant standards and recipes.
  • Managed ingredient preparation and kitchen workflow during busy service periods.
  • Maintained food safety, stock rotation, and ingredient quality control.

Commis Chef

Camarosa Café
Hamilton, New Zealand
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Supported kitchen operations including ingredient preparation and menu production.
  • Assisted senior chefs during service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Demi Chef de Partie

Mithai Invest Ltd
Hamilton, New Zealand
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted senior chefs with food preparation, kitchen organisation, and service support.
  • Maintained hygiene standards and ensured proper workstation setup.
  • Assisted with stock monitoring and kitchen inventory management.

Education

Diploma Program in Professional Cookery - Level 4 & Level 5

NZMA
Waikato, New Zealand
03.2017 - 01.2019

Skills

  • Large-scale catering and food production
  • Kitchen supervision and team coordination
  • Food safety compliance (HACCP standards)
  • Health and safety practices
  • Institutional catering environments
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Special dietary requirements and allergen management
  • Texture-modified food preparation
  • Stock management and inventory control
  • Strong teamwork and communication
  • Food safety compliance
  • Menu planning and development
  • Dietary needs assessment
  • Team coordination
  • Kitchen operations management
  • Operation efficiency
  • Inventory control
  • Culinary creativity
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • HACCP Food Safety Certification, Knowledge of food safety hazard identification, monitoring of critical control points, and maintaining high hygiene standards in commercial kitchens.
  • FSSC 22000 Food Safety Training, Understanding of international food safety management systems and compliance with food quality and safety standards.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$95000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Operations manager / floating manager

Cater Plus Services Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

Saint Peter's School
05.2022 - 06.2024

Chef de Partie

Montana Food & Events
06.2021 - 07.2022

Chef de Partie

Saint Kilda Café & Bistro
02.2021 - 06.2021

Commis Chef

Camarosa Café
05.2019 - 02.2021

Demi Chef de Partie

Mithai Invest Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2020

Diploma Program in Professional Cookery - Level 4 & Level 5

NZMA
03.2017 - 01.2019
Sajan Micky