Tulku Lama Tamang
Sterling,VA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 25 +years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Himalayan Wild Yak
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Sous-chef
MSC Seashore
09.2008 - 03.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
1st Cook
The Bakery Cafe
11.1996 - 09.2008
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Dishwasher and Kitchen Helper
Paradise Guest House
08.1994 - 03.1996
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
Education
National Certification And Management Nepal
Diploma - Hotel Management
Nepal Academy of Tourism And Hotel Management
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2004
High School Diploma -
Tribhuwan Trishuli Higher Secondary School
Trishuli, Nuwarkot06.1992
Skills
- Forecasting and Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Temperature Monitoring
- Company Safety Standards
- Kitchen Management
- Scheduling
- Knife Use
- Chef Assistance
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
Certification
- GMP and Food Safety in Service, Department of Cottage & Small Industries - 26 June 2008
- Awareness Training, National Certification And Management Nepal - 26 July 2013
- Ship's Cook Course, Orion Maritime Training Centre - 18 March 1975
Languages
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Himalayan Wild Yak
03.2022 - Current
Sous-chef
MSC Seashore
09.2008 - 03.2022
1st Cook
The Bakery Cafe
11.1996 - 09.2008
Dishwasher and Kitchen Helper
Paradise Guest House
08.1994 - 03.1996
National Certification And Management Nepal
Diploma - Hotel Management
Nepal Academy of Tourism And Hotel Management
High School Diploma -
Tribhuwan Trishuli Higher Secondary School
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