Hem Kumar Gurung
Woodside,NY
Summary
Amusing professional with great sense of humor to immediately put people at ease. Offering many years of experience preparing award-winning dishes. Enthusiastic Teppanyaki Chef promoting exemplary food preparation and fish filleting skills.
Talented Grill Cook executes grill station operations to prepare quality food and deliver prompt service. Maintains clean, stocked and well-organized station. Works closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service, resulting in memorable dining experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
New York, Ny
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked diverse teppanyaki dishes for guests.
- Engaged customers with entertaining cooking demonstrations and storytelling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and cooking equipment.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout the cooking process.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Managed ingredient inventory to ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- Fostered a positive dining experience through friendly customer interactions and service.
- Demonstrated meal creation and preparation for guests in entertaining and fun atmosphere.
- Adjusted heat on the teppanyaki grill according to recipe specifications.
- Maintained a sanitary and safe work environment by adhering to all safety standards.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling procedures.
- Prepared ingredients for teppanyaki dishes, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables.
- Communicated effectively with guests regarding their orders and dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in preparation of sauces according to recipes.
- Monitored food quality while grilling to ensure maximum flavor potential.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Grill Cook
The Capital Grille
New York, New York
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared high-quality grilled meats and seafood to meet restaurant standards.
- Maintained grill station cleanliness and organized cooking supplies efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Monitored food safety practices during cooking and storage of ingredients.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
Line Cook
Sekai no yamachyan
Nagoya, japan, Aichi
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes following restaurant recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Supported head chef in menu planning and ingredient preparation tasks.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures effectively.
- Monitored food presentation to maintain the restaurant's quality standards consistently.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Education
Capital College Higher Secondary School
Kathmandu , Nepal, BagmatiCompleted One And Half Year Of Japanese Language Course - Japanese Language
GORES Japanese Institute of Culture & Economics
02.2015 - 08.2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Grilling expertise
- Japanese cuisine
- Knife skills
- Allergy awareness
- Food presentation
- Meat and seafood preparation
- Safety processes and procedures
- Sauce preparation
- Team management
- Teppanyaki techniques
- Temperature control
- Hygiene standards
- Grill cleaning
- Food grilling
- Strong work ethic
- Skewer cooking
- Ingredients management
Languages
English
Limited
Japanese
Elementary
Hindi
Elementary
Nepali
Professional
Timeline
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
09.2023 - Current
Grill Cook
The Capital Grille
10.2022 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Sekai no yamachyan
03.2016 - 09.2019
Completed One And Half Year Of Japanese Language Course - Japanese Language
GORES Japanese Institute of Culture & Economics
02.2015 - 08.2017
Capital College Higher Secondary School