Kian Bindert

I am an experienced chef with professional kitchen experience. Passionate about healthy, creative and plant-based cooking, with a strong interest in nutrition, Wholefoods and cooking from scratch. Reliable, adaptable and eager to bring my skills and passion to a kitchen environment.

Chef - SAMA Bankside

(2024-05 - 2026-01)

Worked as the second chef in a small team, which meant I was hands-on with most areas of the kitchen. From helping to create new plant-based dishes for the menu, to stock management, to prep, cooking, plating & keeping on top of hygiene, I learnt everything that goes into running a kitchen.

• Assisted in creating new plant-based dishes for the menu
• Managed stock and inventory
• Performed food preparation and cooking
• Plating and presentation
• Maintained kitchen hygiene standards

Food Brand Developer - Self-employed

Developed own food brand, selling homemade cakes, desserts & other food products online and at markets and festivals. Specialised in creating whole-food, plant-based products using natural ingredients, with no refined sugar or highly processed food.

Natural vegan chef course - Culinary Arts - College of Naturopathic Medicine (2024-09 - 2025-09)