She is a dedicated and passionate culinary professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts. With a strong foundation in kitchen operations and a flair for creative cooking, she began her career as an Assistant Chef at Mumbai Fusion, a fast-paced fast-food restaurant known for its innovative flavors.
Building on this experience, Deepika worked for 1.2 years with the Compass Group – Morgan Stanley, where she served both as a Chef in bulk kitchen and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) Trainer — combining culinary expertise with a strong focus on kitchen safety and hygiene standards. In addition to industry roles, she also contributed to education as a backlog subject teacher at Eureka Academics, supporting students in strengthening their academic performance. Now stepping into a new chapter as a Faculty Lecturer at Patkar Varde College, Deepika aims to blend practical experience with academic insight to mentor the next generation of culinary professionals.