Nandha kumar

Commis de cuisine

bistro m • Fulltime

Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Experienced Commis Chef with hands on expertise across multiple kitchen sections in a high-volume bistro environment. Skilled in preparing and presenting high quality dishes while maintaining consistency, food safety, and efficient kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities: * Prepared and cooked a wide variety of pizzas, including dough preparation, hand stretching, topping, baking, and quality control. * Managed the entrée section by producing fresh salads, appetizers, cold starters, and plated dishes with attention to presentation and flavor. * Assisted in the hot kitchen, preparing meat, seafood, pasta, sauces, vegetables, and daily specials while ensuring proper cooking techniques and timing. * Specialized in Asian cuisine, preparing authentic stir-fries, noodle dishes, rice dishes, curries, and wok-based recipes using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients. * Maintained high standards of hygiene and food safety in accordance with HACCP regulations. * Managed mise en place, stock rotation (FIFO), inventory organization, and ingredient preparation to support smooth kitchen service. * Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods while collaborating closely with the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality and timely service. * Demonstrated strong knowledge of international cuisines, plating techniques, and professional kitchen operations.

Restaurant Setup & Food Business Consultant

Self Employed

Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Restaurant Setup & Food Business Consultant Provide end to end consulting services for restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens, and food startups, helping entrepreneurs transform concepts into successful food businesses. Experienced in menu development, kitchen operations, workflow optimization, and business strategy with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and customer experience. Key Responsibilities: * Develop restaurant concepts, business strategies, and operational plans tailored to target markets. * Design profitable menus with food costing, portion control, pricing strategies, and menu engineering. * Plan efficient kitchen layouts and workflows to maximize productivity and service speed. * Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food preparation, hygiene, quality control, and daily operations. * Optimize inventory management, purchasing systems, supplier selection, and waste reduction strategies. * Analyze food costs, labor costs, and operational performance to improve profitability. * Assist with recipe standardization, product development, and quality assurance. * Provide guidance on restaurant branding, customer experience, and service standards. * Support cloud kitchen and delivery-focused business models, including operational planning and menu optimization. * Advise on food safety practices, HACCP compliance, and kitchen organization to maintain industry standards. * Collaborate with restaurant owners and management teams to streamline operations and achieve sustainable business growth.

Blogger/ Recipe creator

Blog Post • Freelance

Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 3 mos

Founder & Food Content Creator | The Gourmet Palette Founded and manage a comprehensive food blog dedicated to international cuisine, recipes, culinary education, and food industry insights. Responsible for creating high quality, SEO optimized content that engages readers while showcasing professional culinary expertise. Key Responsibilities: * Research, develop, test, and publish original recipes from a wide range of global cuisines. * Write SEO-optimized articles, recipe guides, ingredient spotlights, cooking techniques, and food trend reports to improve organic search visibility. * Create engaging food content, including step by step instructions, nutritional information, chef tips, FAQs, and serving suggestions. * Optimize website content through keyword research, internal linking, metadata, image optimization, and on-page SEO best practices. * Manage website content using WordPress, including publishing, formatting, updating existing articles, and maintaining site performance. * Produce food photography and visual content to enhance user engagement and improve the overall reader experience. * Research culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and emerging food innovations to create valuable and relevant content. * Implement affiliate marketing strategies, digital content planning, and audience engagement initiatives to grow website traffic and revenue. * Maintain editorial standards by ensuring content accuracy, originality, and a high-quality user experience across the website. * Continuously analyze website performance and refine content strategies to increase readership, search rankings, and brand visibility.