Ajaya Chapagain
Beckenham
Summary
To enhance my professional skill and activities in a dynamic workplace and in doing so, I want to contribute significantly in the growth of the organization. Flexible for relocation.
Professionally competent in providing leadership to a team of chefs and make work allocations to achieve highest individual and team efficiency. Able to manage kitchen operations smoothly even in adverse conditions. I do have patient and able to manage crisis situations. Able to achieve management skills in running the kitchen operations. Able to adjust and work in a Team and believe in Team Work.
Energetic Chef Manager known for building dynamic culinary teams and being an effective recruiter and mentor. Offering outstanding inventory control and budget oversight.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Southercross care WA
- Responsible for staff training on Safety and Food Safety practices; Assist in completing weekly department inventory; Create scheduled for Department; Ensure that all safety policies are in place and being followed and that all staff is wearing the correct PPE; Work with cooks to ensure consistent recipe compliance; Maintains sufficient staffing with respect to the needs to control labour costs
Chef Manager
Craig Care Aged Care
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for staff training on Safety and Food Safety practices; Assist in completing weekly department inventory; Create scheduled for Department; Ensure that all safety policies are in place and being followed and that all staff is wearing the correct PPE; Work with cooks to ensure consistent recipe compliance; Maintains sufficient staffing with respect to the needs to control labour costs
Chef Manager
Regis Aged Care
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for staff training on Safety and Food Safety practices; Assist in completing weekly department inventory; Create scheduled for Department; Ensure that all safety policies are in place and being followed and that all staff is wearing correct PPE; Work with cooks to ensure consistent recipe compliance; Maintains sufficient staffing with respect to needs to control labor costs
Chef De Partie
Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Utilizing creative flair and passion for food to ensure a memorable guest experience is offered
- Key Responsibilities: People and culture; Customer Service; Quality focus; Profit and Revenue; Workplace Health and Safety
FIFO Chef
Evolve Talent
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Preparing the bulk food; Follow the hygiene and food safety as per the organisation standard
FIFO Chef
Tailored Resources
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Preparing the bulk food; Follow the hygiene and food safety as per the organisation standard
Demi chef
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Understanding the running sheets for setting up the different sections for both morning and night service; Food production in accordance with requirements whilst ensuring correct methods of cooking, consistency in product and quality; Ensure the overall cleanliness and the health and safety aspects of the kitchen are maintained at all times; Responsible for proper storage, labelling and use of all food supplies to prevent unnecessary spoilage and to maintain cost control; Assist in the supervision of junior kitchen staff by providing instruction of duties; Assist in the running of sections in the kitchen during the absence of the sous chef and Chef De Partie( Internal ordering); To uphold a professional image for the Resort at all times whilst undertaking daily duties; To develop professional customer relationships and on-going provision of excellence in customer service (internal and external) demonstrated through customer satisfaction and feedback
Senior Chef De Partie
Watermark Townsville
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Attending the briefing with Head chef and sous chef; Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes; Managing and training junior level staff; Helping the sous chef and head chef to planning the set menu for function; Maintaining the quality of food in Hygienic Standards(HACCP); Maintaining good communication with the team member of work place; Handling the kitchen ticket while Ala carte service; Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
Commis chef
Qatar Airways, Doha, Qatar
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene; Rotating food, putting away inventory and dealing with deliveries; Measuring ingredients and sizing portions accurately; Learning about food safety techniques; Preparing foods for mise en place, which involves chopping vegetables, stocking stations, organizing ingredients and partly cooking some foods; Maintain an environment and culture that facilitates learning and creativity; Maintain a harmonious team that communicates well with all other members of the organization; Minimize food wastage through good kitchen management processes, such as labelling and mise en place par levels etc.; Respond positively to customer feedback and understand that the feedback will be utilized to further understand our customer expectations; Closely monitor the quality of food services to ensure a consistently high standard; Maintaining the quality of food in Hygienic Standards(HACCP)
Cook
Hotel Western Palace
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment; Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.); Check food while cooking to stir or turn; Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served; Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen; Ensure all food and other items are stored properly; Check quality of ingredients
CommisIII
Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort and Spa
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Able to focus attention on guest needs; Assisting other Senior Chefs in the kitchen; Training and Learning; Able to work well under pressure; Testing recipes; Work according to the menu specifications by the Chef De Parties; Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions; Preparing vegetables and meats
Education
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Kitchen Management
- ChefTec
- Nutritional knowledge
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Menu development
- Menu Planning
- Cooking skills
- Training and mentoring
- Event Planning
- Food Safety Regulations
Additional Information
I am able to prepare various projects for the kitchen operations and presentations and I do have full knowledge for safety measures of fire in the kitchen, hygiene & sanitation as well.
Languages
English
Nepali
Hindi
Academic Qualification
- Passed Higher Secondary Education from Ashirwad College, Kathmandu, Nepal. In year 2010 (Management Stream).
- Passed my secondary education from Mahindra secondary. School, Dang Nepal in year 2008.
Work Award
Being a part of the Skytrax Best Business Class Airline Lounge 2016.
Skype Id
ajaychapagain2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/20/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Australian
- Marital Status: Married
References
Hospitality, 38 hr., Fulltime, Patrice Falantin, patrice.falantin@voyages.com.au, Executive Chef
Training
- Aviation Security Awareness Release 23/05/2014, 29/05/2015, 25/03/2016 , 12/12/2017, Course
- Received Certificate for HACCP, Food Safety Management Training from SGS on 07/09/2015.
- Successfully completed the Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) on 11/11/2017.
- Hazard Awareness training completed in 19/09/2017.
- Successfully completed the Kitchen product knowledge training by Qatar Airways from 26/04/2015
- Successfully completed the online training of Handling Bomb Threat Calls, Handling Customer with Disability from 20/09/2015, 06/04/2016
- Successfully completed the Basic and Advance computer courses.
- Successfully completed the Industrial Training Programme from Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort and Spa from 21/10/2011 to 24/03/2012
- Successfully Completed Certificated IV in Commercial cookery.
Disclaimer
I, hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing wrong.
Timeline
Chef Manager
Craig Care Aged Care
04.2022 - 12.2023
Chef Manager
Regis Aged Care
11.2021 - 03.2022
Chef De Partie
Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
05.2021 - 09.2021
FIFO Chef
Evolve Talent
03.2021 - 05.2021
FIFO Chef
Tailored Resources
01.2021 - 03.2021
Demi chef
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
05.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Chef De Partie
Watermark Townsville
08.2018 - 04.2019
Commis chef
Qatar Airways, Doha, Qatar
05.2014 - 07.2018
Cook
Hotel Western Palace
10.2013 - 05.2014
CommisIII
Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort and Spa
01.2013 - 08.2013
Chef Manager
Southercross care WA
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