CONTACT
No 61, Zahra street, Birkirkara, Malta
BKR4655
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering 10+ years of experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing Continental, Indian and Chinese food. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance. WORK HISTORY
Asst Chef
Saree Indian Restaurant - Birkirkara, Malta
Asst Italian Chef
Eatalica Italian and American Restaurant - Chennai, India Sous chef
Tabla Indian Restaurant - North Carolina, Charlotte, United States JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
Ideal beach resort - Chennai, India
• Food regulations
• Menu development
• Food storage procedures
• Event set up
• Advanced knife skills
• Food quality control
• Ingredient management
• Kitchen equipment management
• Team work
• Working under pressure
Tamil Native
English C1
Advanced
Hindi C2
Proficient
SELVAKUMAR K
Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
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Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
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Prepared ingredients prior to service, rotating stock and storing in temperature-controlled environments to meet health requirements.
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
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Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
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Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
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Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
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Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation.
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Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
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Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
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• Assist with the event setup, guest service and tear down
• Supporting section cooks in food preparation and expediting
• Oversaw daily recipe preparation, food storage, cooking and presentation
• Attend customers and collect feedback of food quality and service.
• Created new menu items and interesting plating designs. EDUCATION
Diploma: computer application, 10/2014
JK COMPUTER EDUCATION – Chennai, India, INDIA
Studied about MS Office, Exel word and power point Diploma: Food Science and production, 03/2004
Indian Institute of Hotel Management – Tanjore, India Studied about Hygienic level of food preparation.
AWARDS
Master Chef Awards in 2014, 2015 & 2017 at Ideal beach resorts in Chennai, India.
CERTIFICATIONS
Serve Safe Food handlers Certificates
In Malta
HACCP Food safety Certificate
in Costa Cruise lines.