Chef
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Mark Lewis Arputham - Resume – Private & Confidential
RESUME
Contact Details
Name: Mark Lewis Arputham
Address: ** ********* ********* ***** ****,3030,vic Phone: 041*******
Email Address:
Career Objectives:
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Summary: I'm a dedicated & hardworking Professional Chef with over 13 years’ experience in the Hospitality industry, currently employed as a Chef on Watergardens Hotel, Over the past decade I have worked in a number of different roles, initially beginning my career as a Commis 2 with Legend Hotel, a Demi Chef at Italiannise, a Chief Cook with Ajang Shipping, and in later years working as a Chef in establishments such as Charlie’s Place Clubhouse, Pasta Junction,Emporio Lounge and grill as a Sous chef,Cafe23 as a chef . I was also a chef de Partie on P&O Cruises. I specialise in a wide variety of cuisine from European to Western and also Asian. My extensive experience in the industry as Head Chef has given me strong leadership qualities. Aside from my years of experience in Hospitality, I have several qualifications including a Certificate in Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, as well as Diploma in Hospitality.
I am comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and pay attention to detail. I have great communication skills, and am a highly motivated individual, which I believe is essential in any work environment. I’m seeking to further my career in Hospitality and obtain a Chef position within your establishment where I can utilise my knowledge and experience to perform my role effectively and efficiently.
Mark Lewis Arputham - Resume – Private & Confidential Education/Qualifications
Institution: Pax Institute
Location: Australia
Qualifications: Diploma in Commercial cookery
Completed:
Institution:
LEGEND INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Location: Malaysia
Qualifications: Certificate in Supervision in the Hospitality Industry Completed:
2004 – 2006
Institution: LEGEND INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Location: Malaysia
Qualifications: SKM 1 and 2
Completed: 2003 – 2004
Institution:
SMTE TAMAN EHSAN (SELANGOR)
Location: Malaysia
Qualifications: PMR
Completed: 1994 – 1997
Employment History
Watergardens Hotel
Start Date: 2018
End Date:
Position/Title: Chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing a section of the kitchen – from Preparation to hygiene Café 23
Start Date: 2017
End Date: 2018
Position/Title: Chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing a section of the kitchen and also weekly Achievements: orderings – from Preparation to Presentation. 1. Ensuring my team maintains high standards of food hygiene and follows OHS.
Mark Lewis Arputham - Resume – Private & Confidential Emporio Lounge and grill
Start Date: 2016
End Date: 2017
Position/Title: Sous chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing a section of the kitchen and also weekly Achievements: orderings – from Preparation to Presentation. 1. Preparing, cooking & presenting dishes within my specialty
(Italian, Asian & Western cuisine).
2. Managing and training demi chefs or commis working alongside me; assisting the head chef whenever required. 3. Ensuring my team maintains high standards of food hygiene and follows OHS.
P&O Cruises
Start Date: 2014
End Date: 2016
Position/Title: Chef de Partie
Responsibilities/ overseeing a section of the kitchen – from Preparation to Achievements: Presentation.
1. Preparing, cooking & presenting dishes within my specialty
(Italian, Asian & Western cuisine).
2. Managing and training demi chefs or commis working alongside me; Assisting the sous chef and head chef whenever required.
3. Ensuring my team maintains high standards of food hygiene and follows OHS.
Pasta Junction
Start Date: 2014
End Date: 2014
Position/Title: Chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing all areas of the kitchen. Achievements: 1. Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen. 2. Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders. 3. Ensuring all kitchen staff maintain high standards of food hygiene and follows OHS.
Charlie’s Place Clubhouse
Start Date: 2012
End Date: 2013
Position/Title: Chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing all areas of the kitchen. Achievements: 1. Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen. 2. Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders. Mark Lewis Arputham - Resume – Private & Confidential Bayam Offshore Services
Start Date: August 2009
End Date: March 2012
Position/Title: Camp Boss / Head Chef
Responsibilities/ overseeing all areas of the kitchen. Achievements: 1. Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen. 2. Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders. 3. Ensuring all kitchen staff maintain high standards of food hygiene and follows OHS.
Employment History (cont’d)
Global Sodexo – Oil Company (Offshore)
Start Date: 2009
End Date: 2009
Position/Title: Western Chef
Responsibilities/ Specialising in Western Cuisine. Achievements: 1. Preparing, cooking & presenting dishes within my specialty
(Western cuisine).
2. Always maintaining high standards of food hygiene and following OHS.
Ajang Shipping Sdn Bhd – Oil Company
(Offshore)
Start Date: 2006
End Date: 2009
Position/Title: Chief Cook
Responsibilities/
Achievements:
Food Handler, Cleaning & Stocking Duties.
Italiannise – Italian Restaurant
Start Date: 2005
End Date: 2005
Position/Title: Demi Chef
Legend Hotel (Kuala Lumpur)
Start Date: 2004
End Date: 2004
Position/Title: Commis 2
Responsibilities/
Achievements:
Food Preparation work & Basic Cooking (under
supervision)
1. Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and following OHS regulations.
2. Preparing the ingredients for senior chefs; Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
3. Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation.
Mark Lewis Arputham - Resume – Private & Confidential Skill Summary
• Enthusiastic and Quick Learner
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Leadership Qualities
• Confident, Hardworking and Friendly
• Excellent Team Player and Loyal
• High regard for Food Quality & Cleanliness
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Punctual, Trustworthy and Reliable
• Capable of working autonomously and in a team environment Skill Summary (cont’d)
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Well presented
• Bilingual – English & Bahasa Malaysia (Malay)
• Excellent computer skills and Proficient in MS Office: Excel / Word / Powerpoint
• Eager to Learn New Things and Take On New Challenges
• STCW / BST
• Certificate of Basic Offshore Safety & Emergency Training (M Boset)
• Seaman Book
• Seaman Card
Referees
Joel A Miranda
Phone: 040*******
Organisation/Position: Owner, Pasta Junction
Abdul Razak Mohd. Ali
Phone: +601********
Organisation/Position: InterContinental Hotel (Kuala Lumpur) / Executive Sous Chef Mohd. Isa
Phone: +601********
Organisation/Position: Shangri-La Hotel (Kuala Lumpur) / Head Chef Wassim
Phone: 043*******
Organisation/Position: Emporio lounge and grill (Point cook) / Restaurant Owner
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