Basanta Thapaliya
COOK
Tofino,Vancover Island ,BC
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
The wickaninnish Inn
TOFINO, British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Commis Chef
Fujiya Japanese Restaurants
Downtown Dubai
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Preparation of Japanese style salads, soups, appetizers, main courses and desserts
- Executing raw dishes: Sushi, Sashimi, Maki, Nigiri
- Coordination of menu items with food allergies and dietary restrictions in mind
- Monitor food stock and placing orders
- Maintain hygiene principles and daily cleaning of kitchen
Pastry Commis
Trisara – The Baking Factory
Kathmandu,Nepal
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Working in a team to operate and manage the Pastry section of a kitchen
- Assist Pastry Chef in creating desserts, macarons, chocolate and fondant art for cake decorations
- Ensure proper portion size, quality and quantities are maintained
Baker
Saino Bakery
Kathmandu, Nepal
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
Baker
Thamel Boutique Hotel
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
Education
Bachelor's - Hotel Management
Salzburg University of Applied Science
01.2020
Intermediate - Hotel Management
Salzburg University of Applied Science
01.2016
Skills
- Menu coordination
- Food safety
- Problem solving
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient substitution
- Line station oversight
- Recipe adaptation
- Equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Fulfilled the Program of Hotel Management Internship from December, 2018 to December, 2019 at Sanya Aviation and Tourism College (China).
- Certificate of Appreciation in outstanding service in Food and Beverage Department during the 4th BIMSTEC held at Soaltee Crown Plaza by IHG during August, 2018.
- Certificate of Appreciation in outstanding service in Food and Beverage at Raffle Hotel by Accor’s Hotel.
Volunteer Experience
- The Rose International Fund for Children, Extensive volunteer work with The Rose International Fund for Children, assisting International English-speaking visitors and guiding students and adults with disabilities., Volunteer work with Rotaract club and Lions Club., Actively involved in blood donation and its management.
- Certificate of Appreciation for donating blood 20 times in 2025.
SCHOOL RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Food Production Training at Hotel Shanker from 20 July to 21 October, 2016
- Food Production Training at Hotel Shanker from 28 May, 2017 to 7 January, 2018
- Food Production Training at Hotel Yak and Yeti from 8 January to 28 February, 2018
- Internship Program in Housekeeping and Food & Beverage Service department with Sofitel Sanya Leeman Hotel and Resort - Accor Hotel from 4th December, 2018 to 6th December, 2019
Certification
- Certificate of Appreciation as Employee of the month, 6 times in 2022.
- Employee of Month for 5 times in 2023.
- Employee of the month for 2 times in 2024
- Team Member of Month of May ,2025 .
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
The wickaninnish Inn
04.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Fujiya Japanese Restaurants
10.2021 - 04.2024
Pastry Commis
Trisara – The Baking Factory
01.2021 - 04.2021
Baker
Saino Bakery
07.2020 - 10.2020
Baker
Thamel Boutique Hotel
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor's - Hotel Management
Salzburg University of Applied Science
Intermediate - Hotel Management
Salzburg University of Applied Science
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