Maureen Monika Chand
Fiji
Summary
Dedicated to acquiring expertise and experience within culinary and hospitality sectors to attain elevated positions. Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and advanced knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8073
8073
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef De Partie
The Pearl Resort
07.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
- Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Gained expertise in a variety of cuisines from around the world.
- Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
- Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Perfected traditional cooking methods including baking, grilling and braising.
Comiss Chef- Demi chef
Kokomo Private Island Resort
12.2021
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
Attaché
Uprising Beach Resort
08.2019
- Gained proficiency in using various kitchen equipment for optimal cooking results.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork abilities whilst working alongside sous-chefs and other staff members.
- Improved meal presentation by focusing on plating techniques and artistic food arrangement.
- Kept all cooking utensils clean, ready for use anytime needed.
- Participated in stock management tasks to maintain ingredient freshness and availability.
- Maintained clean work area, promoting an organised kitchen environment.
- Collaborated closely with culinary team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
- Prepared ingredients for complex meals, reducing chef's workload.
- Practised knife skills under guidance of experienced chef, improving precision and speed.
- Followed detailed instructions accurately for consistent dish preparation outcomes.
Attaché
Plantation Island Resort
07.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts And Management Level 5
Pacific Tafe, USP
Fiji School Leaving Certificate -
Rampur College
NavuaFiji Year 12 Certificate Examination -
Rampur College
NavuaFiji Year 10 Examination -
Rampur College
NavuaSkills
- Kitchen hygiene and safety Food safety protocols Occupational health standards
- Knife skills and vegetable cuts
- Basic cookery skills Hot pan handling Bread and stock preparation Salad dressing creation
- Grill cooking expertise
- Staff training experience
- Sauces preparation
- Food pairing knowledge
- Leadership potential
- Menu design
- Positive work ethic
Certification
- Pacific First Aid and CPR Course, Red Cross Society, 2019
- Youth Leadership Training, Pacific Tafe, USP, 2018
Referees
- Pasirio, Kitione, course coordinator, kitione_p@usp.ac.fj, 7159436, University of the South Pacific
- Joeli, Luitaki, Chef De Partee, joeliluitaki@gmail.com, 7814665, Kokomo Private Island Resort
- Salveen Sanjay, Narayan, part time teaching assistant, salveennarayan@yahoo.com, 9936497, FALE, USP
Interests
Dancing, Reading, Writing, Traveling, Singing, Taking part in youth activities
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Pearl Resort
07.2024 - Current
Comiss Chef- Demi chef
Kokomo Private Island Resort
12.2021
Attaché
Uprising Beach Resort
08.2019
Attaché
Plantation Island Resort
07.2019 - 08.2019
Diploma - Culinary Arts And Management Level 5
Pacific Tafe, USP
Fiji School Leaving Certificate -
Rampur College
Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination -
Rampur College
Fiji Year 10 Examination -
Rampur College