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Rajiv Bhandari

High Point,NC

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Live Casino Maryland, adept in kitchen leadership and team mentorship. Expert in food safety and presentation, significantly reducing waste and enhancing team efficiency. Recognized for maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments, contributing to superior health inspection results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Live Casino Maryland
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Mentored team members in mastering high-pressure culinary preparation techniques.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Lead Cook III

Live Casino Of Maryland
01.2022 - 01.2023


  • Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Took over line positions in event

Kitchen Manager

South Korea QoQo Restaurant
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Cook Shift Leader

South Korea QoQo
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.

Education

Bachelor In Culinary - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Kyungdong University
South Korea
09.2022

High School Diploma - Hotel Management

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Nepal
05.2016

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Food presentation
  • Safe food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Supervising food prep
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Staff training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sous Chef

Live Casino Maryland
02.2023 - 01.2025

Lead Cook III

Live Casino Of Maryland
01.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Manager

South Korea QoQo Restaurant
02.2020 - 01.2022

Cook Shift Leader

South Korea QoQo
04.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor In Culinary - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Kyungdong University

High School Diploma - Hotel Management

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Rajiv Bhandari