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RAJIB KUMAR MAJI

Wyndham Vale,VIC

Summary

To work in an organization that values people, where utilizing my culinary and organizational skills I develop my knowledge and expertise to contribute better. I want to leave my comfort zone and challenge myself to reach the top of my field. General Strengths Highly motivated, punctual, fast learner, team player, physically fit and active, well spoken, consistent. Industry Specific Strengths Experience of 22years in excellent knife skills in chopping, slicing & deboning meats, strong in A la Carte, comfortable with dockets, familiar with all sections of the kitchen, calm in a high-pressure environment, very organised and efficient, good understanding of workplace health and safety, stock control, ordering. Excellent skills in carving fruits & vegetables. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Chef

Elizabeth Andrews Catering company
07.2022 - Current
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
  • Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
  • Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
  • Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
  • Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

Sous Chef

B2B Cafe
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.

Chef

Burger Tory
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business

Picker Packer

Toll
10.2020 - 03.2021

Chef

HEYmas Cerberus Hasting
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Site of Victoria through agency from
  • Cooking for 1200 crews and bulk cooking
  • Vegetarian cooking with all restrictions
  • Maintaining high quality hygiene

worker

JBS Australia Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Worked as knife hand in boning room 10 as pre-trimmer and ZT detection
  • Working in boning room 3 as a knife hand on belt.

Burger Store
12.2016 - 01.2019
  • West as overall in charge of the store from
  • Cost controlling
  • Ordering and receiving materials from suppliers
  • In charge of kitchen and front management

Sous Chef

Bob's Steakhouse And Hoffbrauhaus
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Restaurant Chef

Services & Bowling Club
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Worked as a full-time restaurant and banquet chef
  • Food implementation, maintaining cost, quality & quantity of food
  • Look after to smoothly run almost hundred & thirty cover restaurant kitchen operation.

Sous Chef

Hi Function Catering Tigers Club, Excise Club
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.

Head Chef

Priya Asian Cuisine Restaurant, Kondalya Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 10.2010
  • For entire control
  • Worked as overall in charge of the kitchen
  • Large scale production catering for restaurant & preparation
  • Cost controlling and hygiene.

Sous Chef

Jahangir Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • For quality, control and revenue aspects with owners and front managers
  • Worked in clay oven to make bread, cook meat & sea food with skewers
  • Pans and frying

Consultant Chef

Gujarat Guardian Limited
04.2006 - 01.2008
  • Worked as a responsible chef with handling everything in kitchen & look after front
  • Specialised in breakfast buffet
  • Food implementation & demonstration
  • Maintaining food quality, food cost & food quantity
  • Ordering & receiving raw food materials and checking standard quality
  • Maintaining high quality hygiene standard
  • Maintaining good working atmosphere in kitchen & front
  • Worked as CDP and Joined the same Five Star Hotel ITC WELCOME as high performance achieved with handling three restaurants confidently from 1St of

Chef De Partie

ITC Hotels
07.2004 - 03.2006
  • Worked in all areas of the hotel’s kitchen.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Cooking for banquet function for around 200-400 people
  • Controlled butchery cost in relation with executive chef & food cost controller

Chef Quality Assurance Controller

Yuvraj Hotel
01.2004 - 06.2004
  • Worked in all areas of the hotel’s kitchen
  • Created & introduced new menu.

DCDP ITC WELCOME HOTEL VADODARA
10.2000 - 03.2003
  • Worked in all areas of the hotel's kitchen
  • Gone through all basis mise-en-place
  • Learned various types cooking like sauteing, pouting, grilling, steaming & poaching
  • Worked with restaurant live eggs to order station.

Education

Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management

IIAS School of Management
Kolkata, India
2001

Bachelor’s degree - science

K.C. College of Burdwan University
West Bengal, India
1998

Skills

  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Allergy Management
  • Tracking Systems
  • Advanced Culinary Techniques
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Cleaning and Sanitation

Timeline

Event Chef

Elizabeth Andrews Catering company
07.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

B2B Cafe
10.2021 - 03.2022

Chef

Burger Tory
05.2021 - 10.2021

Picker Packer

Toll
10.2020 - 03.2021

Chef

HEYmas Cerberus Hasting
08.2020 - 10.2020

worker

JBS Australia Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 10.2019

Burger Store
12.2016 - 01.2019

Sous Chef

Bob's Steakhouse And Hoffbrauhaus
08.2014 - 11.2016

Restaurant Chef

Services & Bowling Club
08.2012 - 07.2014

Sous Chef

Hi Function Catering Tigers Club, Excise Club
11.2010 - 06.2012

Head Chef

Priya Asian Cuisine Restaurant, Kondalya Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 10.2010

Sous Chef

Jahangir Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2009

Consultant Chef

Gujarat Guardian Limited
04.2006 - 01.2008

Chef De Partie

ITC Hotels
07.2004 - 03.2006

Chef Quality Assurance Controller

Yuvraj Hotel
01.2004 - 06.2004

DCDP ITC WELCOME HOTEL VADODARA
10.2000 - 03.2003

Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management

IIAS School of Management

Bachelor’s degree - science

K.C. College of Burdwan University
RAJIB KUMAR MAJI