Ujjwal Bajagain
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Father Ted's Original Irish Pub
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed diverse menu items reflecting authentic Irish cuisine.
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and high-quality standards.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with management on seasonal menu updates based on customer feedback.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Chef de partie
Florrie McGreals
05.2025 - Current
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events.
- Developed new dessert recipes resulting in positive customer feedback.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
Chef
BURGER TIME
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Took initiative in suggesting new menu items or updating existing ones based on customer feedback.
- Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted higher-level chefs in the preparation of more complex dishes.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Commis Chef
THE PADDINGTON Restaurant
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Kept up with current culinary trends by attending workshops or seminars as requested by head chef.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Prepared workstation ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Management
NZMA
Auckland, New ZealandCookery Advance level 5 - Cookery
NZMA
Auckland, New ZealandSkills
- Menu development
- Food safety
- High-volume cooking
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Culinary techniques
- Cold food preparation
- Efficient delegation
- Passionate about cuisine
- Food trend awareness
- Grill cooking expertise
Accomplishments
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Level 5 Cookery (Advanced)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
Father Ted's Original Irish Pub
12.2025 - Current
Chef de partie
Florrie McGreals
05.2025 - Current
Chef
BURGER TIME
10.2023 - 05.2025
Commis Chef
THE PADDINGTON Restaurant
12.2022 - 09.2023
Cookery Advance level 5 - Cookery
NZMA
Diploma - Culinary Management
NZMA