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Tara Bahadur Thapa
Line Cook
Kuwait City,Al Asima
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. 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
17
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
9
Certificates
1
Language
Work History
Cheesecake Factory RestaurantKuwait City
Line Cook
01.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Soaltee Crowne PlazaKathmandu , Solti Mode
Cook Training
06.2009 - 02.2010
Highway In ReastaurantDubai
Asistance Cook
12.2006 - 02.2009
Education
Jantan MaviLamjung Rainash 9 Kundula
Slc from Sclool Leaving Certificate
12.1990 - 08.2003
Skills
Ingredients measuring
undefinedCertification
Highway in reastaurant
Timeline
10 Year appreciation
01-2023
Passion for excellence
06-2020
Team member of the month
09-2017
Designated trainer
02-2016
Exceptional temwork
12-2013
Superstar
07-2013
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
01.2013 - Current
Kitchen trainee soaltee crowne plaza
02-2010
Basice cumputer
11-2009
Cook Training
Soaltee Crowne Plaza
06.2009 - 02.2010
Highway in reastaurant
02-2009
Asistance Cook
Highway In Reastaurant
12.2006 - 02.2009
Jantan Mavi
Slc from Sclool Leaving Certificate
12.1990 - 08.2003
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