Bimala Thapa
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Adept at optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food quality, I significantly reduced food waste at Diya Indian Cuisine through strategic planning. My expertise in food safety and exceptional knife skills, coupled with a talent for training staff and streamlining processes, ensures both high-quality meals and efficient service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Diya Indian Cuisine
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Assistant Chef
Diya Indian Cuisine
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed time efficiently when completing multiple tasks, ensuring smooth flow of kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.
- Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels for optimal kitchen performance.
- Played a key role in catering special events such as weddings and corporate functions, delivering exceptional dining experiences for clients.
- Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils, and counters.
- Received and inspected food deliveries, guaranteeing the use of fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Education
MBA - Hotel Management
Tribhuwan University Kathmandu Nepal
Kathmandu Nepal05-2020
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Food quality
Certification
- Certified Master Chef (CMC) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Diya Indian Cuisine
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Chef
Diya Indian Cuisine
02.2020 - 02.2023
MBA - Hotel Management
Tribhuwan University Kathmandu Nepal
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