Nicolas Marpaung
Aurora,CO
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Background in various culinary styles, including asian, and western cuisine. Strengths include menu development, staff management, and kitchen operations. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team. And I am ready to switch careers for new opportunity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
East Java Food LLC
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Making new menu seasonally.
Commis Chef
Fairmont Jakarta
Jakarta
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Preparing mise en place for daily operational
- Checking the chiller and freezer temperature
- Ensure the cleanliness of all work areas, utensils, and equipments
- Checking the label date of ingredients.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food HACCP practises in the kitchen
- Receives supply various store and arrange properly at the place
- Receives suppy various items from outside and in-house store and arrange properly at the store
- Help developing new product and give and idea for menu rotation to the chef
- Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in chiller and freezer
- Help to ordering ingredients for a week
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Jakarta International Hotel School
Jakarta, Indonesia05-2018
Skills
- Banquets and catering
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Dish preparation
- Culinary expertise
- Sanitation standards
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Head Chef
East Java Food LLC
03.2023 - 01.2025
Commis Chef
Fairmont Jakarta
08.2016 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
Jakarta International Hotel School