NAWAL GIRI
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Second Chef with over 10 years of experience specializing in authentic Indian cuisine and high-volume catering operations. Proven expertise in supporting kitchen management at Saffron Indian Bistro, ensuring food quality, and maintaining strict safety standards. Skilled in inventory control, customer relations, and executing complex meal requirements in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Chef / Cook
Saffron Indian Bistro
Tucson, AZ
01.2015 - Current
- Culinary Execution: Lead the preparation of traditional Indian dishes, maintaining high standards for taste and presentation for a loyal customer base over a 10-year tenure.
- Catering Coordination: Prepare and manage diverse catering menus for private and corporate events, ensuring all food is served according to client specifications.
- Inventory Management: Handle kitchen inventory tracking and ordering to ensure all necessary ingredients are available while minimizing food waste.
- Kitchen Safety: Oversee food safety protocols, including strict date marking, labeling, and organized storage to meet all health department standards.
- Customer Needs: Directly address customer requirements and dietary restrictions to provide a personalized and safe dining experience.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
South Asian School of Hotel Management
Skills
- Culinary Arts: Authentic Indian Cuisine, Large-Scale Catering, Recipe Execution
- Kitchen Operations: Inventory Management, Supply Tracking, Kitchen Organization
- Food Safety: Date Marking, Storage Standards, Health Code Compliance (FIFO)
- Customer Relations: Menu Consultation, Dietary Accommodations, Order Accuracy
- Proficiency in high-volume meal preparation and plating
- Expertise in spice blending and authentic Indian cooking techniques
- Strong team collaboration and kitchen workflow optimization
Certification
Food handler
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Second Chef / Cook
Saffron Indian Bistro
01.2015 - Current
Diploma - Hospitality Management
South Asian School of Hotel Management