MANOJ MAHARJAN
Campbell River ,BC
Summary
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sous Chef
Dolphins Resort
Campbell River, BC
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen operations, improving efficiency in food preparation.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and safety standards, fostering skill development within the team.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
LINE COOK
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY (M.H. ALSHAYA CO.)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
COOK
IMAGO-DEI CAFÉ GALLERY
Kathmandu, Nepal
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Prepare and cook food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
- Operate stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and Microwaves
- Test foods to verify if they have been cooked adequately
- Monitor food quality whilst preparing food
- Wash and sanitize tools, knives, kitchen area, tables, and utensils
COOK
PARADISE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Kathmandu, Nepal
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
- Prepares foods to the specifications of the client
- Prepares food before the arrival of guests
- Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
- Manages other employees in the kitchen
- Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
- Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
- Orders ingredients and spices as needed
COOK
WEIZEN BAKERY & RESTAURANT
Kathmandu, Nepal
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours
- Maintain accurate food inventories
- Properly store food items at appropriate Temperatures
- Rotate stock items as per established procedures
- Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
- Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift
Education
Diploma - Food Preparation and Control (Cook)
Euro Chef Hotel Training Centre
Kathmandu, Nepal02.2014
School Leaving Certificate - Secondary School Level
Mangal Secondary School
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2008
Skills
Good communication skills
Willing to try new things
Interested in improving efficiency on assigned task
Able to get along with coworkers and accepting supervision
Certification
*Essential food safety training services
(Abu Dhabi)
*Designated Trainer
(The Cheesecake Factory Abu Dhabi)
*3 times EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE awards
And Team Member of the month
(The Cheesecake Factory Abu Dhabi)
*Worldchefs Certified commission chef
Timeline
Sous Chef
Dolphins Resort
04.2023 - 09.2025
LINE COOK
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY (M.H. ALSHAYA CO.)
08.2014 - 03.2023
COOK
IMAGO-DEI CAFÉ GALLERY
03.2011 - 10.2012
COOK
PARADISE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
09.2010 - 09.2011
COOK
WEIZEN BAKERY & RESTAURANT
06.2008 - 08.2010
Diploma - Food Preparation and Control (Cook)
Euro Chef Hotel Training Centre
School Leaving Certificate - Secondary School Level
Mangal Secondary School
Disclaimer
I hereby state and declare that the above-mentioned statements are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.