NIRAJ ARYAL
BRIDGEND,BRIDGEND
Summary
Detail-oriented young Chef focused on maintaining rigorous food hygiene and safety practices. Conducts thorough inspections to uphold cleanliness standards and maintain a safe kitchen environment. Manages cooking processes to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Pokhara Cymru Cafe
Ogmore Vale, Bridgend
08.2026 - Current
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Monitored cooking processes, adjusting temperatures and seasoning for perfect dish execution.
- Catered for special events, customising menus to client specifications for memorable occasions.
Chef
Bara Cafe and Curry House
Ogmore Vale , Bridgend
03.2023 - 07.2026
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, ensuring consistent, quality food service.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes, fostering customer loyalty.
- Executed food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high-quality standards in meals.
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Ensuring that all dishes are presented beautifully and meet customer expectations.
Tandoori Chef
Bokhara Restaurant
Pen-y-fai, Bridgend
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Complied with food hygiene and safety regulations to maintain exceptional cleanliness standards.
- Managed high charcoal or gas temperatures, safely skewered items, and timed the cook so meats stayed juicy and breads stayed crisp.
- Cut meats, portioned evenly, and managed raw-to-cooked food safety flows.
Education
Higher Level - Management
Rastriya Mavi School
Nuwakot, Nepal01-2013
Skills
- Food hygiene
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Catering operations
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food Hygiene Certification
Languages
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Nepali
Advanced
C1
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Chef
Pokhara Cymru Cafe
08.2026 - Current
Chef
Bara Cafe and Curry House
03.2023 - 07.2026
Tandoori Chef
Bokhara Restaurant
03.2022 - 02.2023
Higher Level - Management
Rastriya Mavi School