About
Creative chef with progressive kitchen experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Known for attention to detail and a confident leadership style, with strengths in food safety, budgeting, supply management, and team building.
Experience
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Commis ChefEathos FnB Investment Company · Dubai, UAEJul 2021 – Present
Maintained clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation. Managed over 50 customer calls per day. Increased sales by 10%. Controlled and minimised food waste. Cooked and presented dishes in line with standardised recipes. Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in a fast-paced environment. Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity. Met high standards of food hygiene and safety. Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce. Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation. Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner. Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
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Burger ChefStuffed Burger Dubai · Dubai, UAEFeb 2018 – Present
Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety. Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business. Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service. Produced uniform desserts and after-dinner cheese plates. Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop a high-performing team. Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability. Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination. Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens. Built attractive displays of food items, enticing customers to make additional purchases. Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates. Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
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Baker and Pastry CommisGinza Catering · Dubai, UAEJan 2016 – Apr 2018
Followed set baking recipes to measure and mix ingredients to specifications and guarantee product consistency. Attracted customers with seasonal fruit tarts and desserts. Reduced waste by carefully measuring ingredients and forecasting product needs. Determined product quantities for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule. Resolved customer concerns in positive, constructive manner. Monitored ovens, setting time and temperature controls to achieve optimum baking results. Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients and dessert trends. Served over 50 bakery customers daily with professional customer service. Minimized food contaminating risks and controlled shrinkage with proper storage of perishable foods.
Education
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2014
Certificate of Higher EducationDatamine InstituteFood And Beverage · Jan 2014 – 2014