ABHIK CHAKRABARTI

Commie Chef (Continental)

New Delhi, India

Mobile: +91-931*******& Landline in India +911********* E-Mail: adyrq2@r.postjobfree.com Best time to call:AtNight

Residence Address: Flat C-99, Aakash Ganga Apartment, Sector-6, Plot No.17, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, India.

A quality conscious professional with expertise in preparing various types of healthy and nutritious food in a safe and hygienic manner, seeking an opportunity to contribute in the Hospitality Industry

DATE OF BIRTH : SEPTEMBER 13, 1990.

SUMMARY

A dynamic and highly adept professional with more than 4 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry

Hands on experience in evaluating guest satisfaction levels and working towards continuous improvement in service levels

Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls and capable of performing true hospitality and guest services

In-depth knowledge to assess, anticipate and meet multiple guests’ requirements with high quality standards

Specialized in Mexican cuisines like Quesas and Nachos

Proficient in designing menus for all types of Chinese, Mexican and Indian Food

Adroit in taking care of the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen

Possesses the agility needed to use and operate a wide range of cooking and kitchen equipment, and able to help a kitchen operation to maintain a high level of profitability

Flair for cooking in a fast paced kitchen environment and for producing high quality and great tasting dishes

SKILL SET

Cost-Savings

Guest Feedback

Wastage Control

F&B Operations

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Planning & Budgeting

Customer Satisfaction

Training & Development

New Cooking Techniques

Safety Compliance

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Cross Functional Coordination

Health & Safety Compliance

Enhance Product Quality

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Culinary Arts - University of Huddersfield, U.K.,through IHM- Aurangabad, India (2015) – 4 Year Course.

Completed one year paid internship in the Chamber’s kitchen in Taj Mahal Hotel, Man Singh Road, New Delhi while I was in 4th year of my studies.

To boost my culinary skills further in kitchen in more scientific manner, I have recently taken admission into a one-year Diploma Course in Culinary Arts in February 2023

FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE

HOLD FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LN 178/2001, CATEGORY B COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS- BACTERIA & CONTAMINATION, PERSONAL HYGIENE, STORAGE & TEMPERATURE CONTROL, CLEANING & PEST CONTROL LEGISLATION CONDUCTED BY ITS, MALTA.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in English. [Proficient in Hindi and Bengali languages as well].

GLOBAL EXPOSURE

Worked in Bahrain and Kuwait for 2 years and 8 months in all.

EXPERIENCE

Ranjit Caterers, A-121, Bhagerati Garden (Extn), Street No.6, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-110059, India, sinceJuly 01, 2019 till date. However, there was break of almost two years during COVID Pandemic

Commie Chef

To prepare food, especially continental food at marriage party, luncheon meetings and at dinner parties.

Vim & Toscana Catering, Kuwait June 2017 –June 2018

Commie Chef (Cook - 1)

Responsibilities

Cook and serve meals to patrons according to established rules of etiquette, working in formal setting.

Inspecting food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

Garnish, decorates dishes preparatory to serving;

Supervise, coordinate, and also participate in activities of cooks as well as other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing cooking foods in hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or other establishment.

Receive and examine foodstuffs as well as supplies to make sure quality plus quantity plus quantity meet established standards specifications.

Storing of the ingredients and raw materials

Select as well as develop recipes based on type of food to be prepared plus applying personal knowledge experience in food preparation.

Following the recipes carefully in order to prepare the correct type and amount of food as per hospital guidelines

Portions cooked foods, or give instructions to co-workers as to size of portions. method of garnishing.

Ensuring that the food is fresh and handled properly for safety reasons

Always following the food hygiene standards as per HACCP Standards.

Haowin Restaurant, Star City Mall, New DelhiNov 2016 – May 2017

Commie Chef (Cook)

Responsibilities

Ensured guests are serviced within specified time

Have good knowledge of menu and presentation standards

Created and followed restaurant procedures for manuals and future training purposes

Maintained administrative functions - inventory, employee attendance and counseling

Followed the health and safety guidelines

Chili’s Restaurant, Jawad Business Group, BahrainAug 2015 – Oct 2016

Trainee Restaurant Manager

Responsibilities

Made sure that food is prepared as per high quality standards at the right time

Worked in the prep section of the kitchen & made/seasoned a wide range of foods—from soups, snacks, salads to entrees, side dishes, and desserts

Prepared various dishes such as Eggrolls, Boneless Buffalo Wings and New York Steak

Ensured kitchen is safe and hygienic place to work & that the restaurant maintains proper standards of cleanliness and sanitation

Organized the inventory, storage, and distribution of raw materials and supplies

Maintain roster for cooks and assign duties to them.

References are available upon request

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