Divas Paudel
Cook
Japan, Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama-Shi, Kohoku-ku, Mamedocho-cho 237
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented culinary professional with a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. Positive and reliable team player dedicated to efficiency and punctuality, with a proven ability to work well under pressure. Comprehensive knowledge of seasoning and preparing food for maximum effect. *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Higher Secondary
Deploma
1995
Baglung, Nepal
CAREER OVERVIEW
Prep Cook
JUN 2012 – PRESENT
Westindia Group - Tokyo Japan
• Prepare entrée and appetizer ingredients, using precision trimming skills to de-bone poultry and maximize meat yield
• Monitor food storage to ensure optimal freshness, helping reduce spoilage by 14%
• Measure and regulate oven, broiler, and roaster temperatures to ensure cooking at correct temperatures
• Sanitize working surfaces, utensils, and kitchen equipment in accordance with kitchen safety regulations
• Manage and track ingredients,
Kitchen helper and Prep
Cook
May 2007 – JUN 2012
Roppongi, Tokyo - Japan
• Trained 5 line cooks on kitchen sanitation after consistently scoring 100% on routine safety and cleanliness checks
• Coordinated an average of 300-350 daily food orders to support timely delivery to each table
• Washed, peeled, and portioned vegetable and meat ingredients according to restaurant menu specifications
• Vacuumed the restaurant’s 800-square-foot dining area and washed its kitchen floor prior to closing
• Cleaned kitchen equipment and operated industrial dishwashing machine SKILLS
• Baking, frying, and grilling
• Capable multitasker
• Excellent customer service
• Familiarity with electric kitchen equipment (food processor, oven, steamer, mixer, trash compactor, dish machine, and flattop)
• Food plating
• Knife handling skills and techniques
Language English, Japanese, Hindi, Nepali