Krishna Thapa
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Experienced cook and Head chef with 7+ years of experience in restaurant and high volume corporate food service. Skilled in Indian and Nepali cuisine, food safety, and maintaining consistent food quality. Experience in preparing full menus and large catering orders while working efficiently in busy kitchen environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The gurkha kitchen
Hayward, California
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Managed kitchen operations for single restaurant location, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Handled regular corporate catering orders through ezCater and Foodworks platforms.
- Prepared and packaged large catering orders, ensuring timely delivery.
- Prepared Indian and Nepali cuisine while maintaining consistent taste, quality, and portion sizes.
- Managed food inventory, ingredient ordering, and proper food storage.
- Maintained a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling standards.
Line Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc-Facebook (Meta)
Palo Alto, California
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Prepared a variety of menu items in a high-volume corporate cafeteria.
- Followed standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and food-quality standards.
- Assisted with daily food preparation during busy service periods.
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and clean workstations.
- Worked with the culinary team to provide timely and consistent food service.
- Assisted with kitchen setup, food preparation , and closing duties.
- Followed proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
Prep Cook
Amber India
Mountain View, California
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and cut ingredients for daily food preparation.
- Assisted with preparing naan, curries, salads, appetisers, and other menu items,
- Helped with cooking and general kitchen duties.
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and clean workstations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Universal College
Kathmandu, Nepal08-2005
Skills
- Indian & Nepali cuisine
- Food preparation & cooking
- High-volume food Production
- Corporate catering
- Menu preparation
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety & sanitation
- Food Safety & Packaging
- Inventory & Ingredient Management
- Teamwork & Time management
Certification
- Servsafe Food Safety Certification Valid through 2028
- 4-month Cook Training Program-Nepal, 2014
Timeline
Head Chef
The gurkha kitchen
10.2023 - 08.2026
Line Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc-Facebook (Meta)
05.2019 - 09.2023
Prep Cook
Amber India
11.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Universal College