Surendra Kandel
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hotel Pauwa Pvt. Ltd., excelling in recipes and menu planning. Proven ability in food plating and presentation, coupled with strong time management skills. Committed to maintaining high safety and sanitation standards while delivering exceptional customer care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Thirsty Camel Pub House & Kitchen
Edmonton, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Cooking and managing breakfast service and assisting with lunch service.
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing and preparing sauces.
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
- Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
- Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
Chef de partie
Hotel Pauwa Pvt. Ltd.
Butwal, Nepal
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality food.
- Monitoring, portioning and waste control.
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practice.
- Maintain standard of food quality and production.
- Managing the kitchens controllable expenses.
Head line cook
Delight Restaurant and Café
Pokhara, Nepal
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Prepared buffet dishes daily with consistent care, attention to quality.
- Use of kitchen equipment sanitation and safety.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation and storage.
Western chef
Charlie's Corner
Singapore, Singapore
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Creating the daily menu items & recipes.
- Responsible for mentoring junior cook and kitchen staff.
- Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food is with quality hygiene all the time.
- Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
Commis chef
Amrit Resort
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisting in the food preparation process.
- Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes.
- Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standard.
One the job trainee
HYATT REGENCY KATHMANDU
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2006 - 08.2006
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION
HYATT REGENCY KATHMANDU
Kathmandu, Nepal
05.2005 - 01.2006
Basic food safety and personal hygiene training
Johnson Diversey India
, India
01.2005 - 01.2006
FOOD AND BEVERAGES PRODUCTION
The Blue Star Hotel
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2004 - 04.2005
ADVANCE COOKERY Training
Pythagoras Academy
, Nepal
03.2003 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: (Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management Institute)
- (Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management Institute)
Education
Bachelor of Business Study -
Tribhuvan University
Nepal01.2006
High School (Diploma) -
Pashupati Multipal Campus
Nepal01.2002
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Time management
- Customer care
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
- Determined to learn
- Self-motivated
In Short
Throughout my studies as well as national and international work I have gained vast and valuable knowledge, practical experience and skills for me to confidently apply for a position that holds challenges & responsibility. I have a talent passion and ability to manage with intent organize and coordinate. I believe in well-organized systems in a company and I'm diligent, independent and I cope well under pressure as well as with challenging and changing environments. My strong attention to detail and my diversity makes me an asset to any company.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Nepali
Awards
- Employee of the year, Charlie's Corner Singapore, 01/01/09
- Employee of the month, Hotel Pauwa Nepal, 10/01/16
- Employee of the month, Hotel Pauwa Nepal, 12/01/21
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Photography
- Sports
- Traveling
Training
- ADVANCE COOKERY Training, Pythagoras Academy, Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management Institute, 03/03/03, 12/03/03
- FOOD AND BEVERAGES PRODUCTION, The Blue Star Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal, 01/05/04, 04/09/05
- FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION, HYATT REGENCY KATHMANDU, Kathmandu, Nepal, 05/13/05, 01/13/06, 01/17/06, 08/31/06
- Basic food safety and personal hygiene training, Johnson Diversey India, 01/01/05, 12/31/06
Travel Experiences
- Singapore
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- India
- Different parts within Nepal
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. Chet Narayan Kandel
- Date of Birth: 10/25/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nepali
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Professional
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Thirsty Camel Pub House & Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
Chef de partie
Hotel Pauwa Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2023
Head line cook
Delight Restaurant and Café
01.2011 - 01.2015
Western chef
Charlie's Corner
01.2008 - 01.2011
One the job trainee
HYATT REGENCY KATHMANDU
01.2006 - 08.2006
Commis chef
Amrit Resort
01.2006 - 01.2007
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION
HYATT REGENCY KATHMANDU
05.2005 - 01.2006
Basic food safety and personal hygiene training
Johnson Diversey India
01.2005 - 01.2006
FOOD AND BEVERAGES PRODUCTION
The Blue Star Hotel
01.2004 - 04.2005
ADVANCE COOKERY Training
Pythagoras Academy
03.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Business Study -
Tribhuvan University
High School (Diploma) -
Pashupati Multipal Campus
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