Chandan Kumar Behera

Dedicated Commis Chef progressive kitchen experience within Marriott-brand hotels. Specialises in Western cuisine with focused expertise in garde manger, hot section operations, and daily mise-en-place execution. Proven ability to maintain food quality and presentation standards across all shifts in high-volume hotel kitchens.

Holds a diploma In Indira Gandhi Institute Of Hotel Management. Seeking a challenging culinary role to further develop skills and contribute to a high-performing kitchen brigade.

Kitchen Intern — All Departments - IBIS Styles Goa - Calangute

(2025-07 - 2026-01)

• Completed a structured cross-departmental internship covering all core kitchen sections of a Accor property.
• Gained hands-on exposure to banquet, à la carte, and room service food production in a high-volume Hotel environment.

On-the-Job Trainee (OJT) — Western Cuisine - Fairfield by Marriott - Visakhapatnam, AP

(2026-02 - 2026-08)

• Completed a 6-month structured OJT program under senior kitchen supervision in a Marriott-standard hotel kitchen.
• Received focused hands-on training in garde manger of Western cuisine, including cold preparations, salads, and charcuterie basics.
• Developed proficiency in safe kitchen equipment handling and hotel-standard sanitation protocols.
• Manage garde manger and hot section for Western cuisine service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all covers.
• Execute daily mise-en-place (station setup) and prep lists to standard before each service period.
• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene, equipment cleanliness, and FIFO stock rotation in compliance with hotel food safety policy.
• Adapt seamlessly across morning, afternoon, and night shifts based on operational and cover requirements.
• Collaborate with senior chefs on continental menu preparation and plating standards.

BSS Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel Management - Indira Gandhi Institute of hotel Management (2024 - 2025)

Class XII - MPC (Math, Physics, Chemistry) - SARALA H S SCHOOL RAHAMA (2019-04 - 2021-07)

Class X - CBSE - Jagannathpur Nodal High School (2018-02 - 2019-02)