Bikram Thapa Magar
Antwerpen
Summary
Detail-oriented Kitchen Lead with expertise in food safety, inventory management, and team training. Experienced in supervising kitchen staff and optimizing operations to enhance service efficiency. Strong background in quality control and problem-solving, ensuring high standards in meal service and compliance with food safety regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
sous chef
lisbon
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed inventory, ensuring all ingredients met quality standards and availability.
- Instructed new employees in food safety practices and kitchen operations.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to support efficient meal preparation.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations to identify and address areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt delivery of meals.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen area for cleanliness and safety.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Kitchen Cook
kitchen cook
lisbon
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness in kitchen work areas.
- Assisted chefs with cooking and plating dishes for timely service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and fryers, safely and efficiently.
- Followed recipes accurately to maintain consistency in dish quality.
- Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
- Baked breads, cakes, pies and other pastries as required by the chef.
- Maintained daily inventory records of food usage to support supply management.
Kitchen Intern
kitchen helper
lisbon
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Supported chefs by preparing ingredients for daily meal service, ensuring timely and efficient meal preparation.
- Utilized kitchen appliances and tools to facilitate food preparation, contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
- Followed recipes and presentation standards to ensure quality of dishes served.
- Provided assistance to cooks in expediting orders during peak hours.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, preparing sauces and marinades, and measuring ingredients.
- Streamlined organization of storage areas for dry goods, refrigerated items, and frozen products, enhancing inventory accessibility.
Food Preparation Worker
food packing
lisbon
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Packaged and stored food products to ensure proper handling and preservation.
- Aided chef with meal preparation tasks to maintain kitchen workflow.
- Disposed of leftover food following health code guidelines.
- Supported packaging of finished products for efficient distribution and storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presidency College of Management Sciences
Nepal03-2012
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Food storage
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Ordering supplies
- Equipment maintenance
- Shift organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Food storage
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Nepali
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
sous chef
03.2024 - 02.2026
Kitchen Cook
kitchen cook
10.2020 - 03.2024
Kitchen Intern
kitchen helper
02.2018 - 10.2020
Food Preparation Worker
food packing
09.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Presidency College of Management Sciences