Atul Katoch
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Self-motivated and quality driven chef with a verifiable track record of preparing exceptional cuisine and maintaining a safe efficient kitchen environment. Highly skilled in creating menu specials while ensuring that all stations are set before service time. track record of managing cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen. Strong leadership qualities, able to motivate the culinary teams to deliver genuinely spectacular results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Saar 007 Limited
Orewa, AUK
12.2022 - Current
- The position of chef consists of managing the daily preparation of pastry and bakery items for a display cabinet and cooking and plating all a 'la carte orders in an efficient, healthful, and attractive manner.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Chef de partie (PASTRY & BAKERY)
AURORA HOSPITALITY GROUP
India
07.2018 - 11.2022
- The position of chef de partie consists of managing the daily preparation of pastry and bakery items for a station or a specific area in a kitchen and cooking and plating all dessert orders in an efficient, healthful and attractive manner.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
Baker
GASTRONOMICA
Dubai
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Preparing the different kind of bread's baguette, ciabatta, multigrain bread's etc, Preparing the pastry and bakery display for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
COMMI 2
Hyatt Place
India
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Preparing the bread display for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Preparing different kinds of morning bakery for breakfast croissants, doughnuts, Danish pastry, different kinds of muffins, fruit salad, etc.
COMMI 2
Best western
India
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Preparing the bread display for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Preparing different kinds of morning bakery for breakfast croissants, doughnuts, Danish pastry, different kinds of muffins, fruit salad, etc.
Education
BSCHMCTT -
H.C.M.I, INDIA
12.2013
+2 HPBOSE -
INDIA
12.2010
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Presentation Management
- Recipe development and menu
- Ingredient sourcing
- Staff Training & Coaching
- Product promotion
- Quality Assurance
- Self-motivated, creative flair
Languages
English
Area Of Expertise
- Kitchen management
- Hospitality
- Catering
- Purchasing
On Job Training
- VIVANTA BY TAJ PANAJI GOA BY TAJ, 05/12/14, 11/11/14
- VIVANTA BY TAJ PANAJI GOA BY TAJ, 05/15/13, 10/14/13
- US ARMY DURING THE EXERCISE SUPPORT GROUP FOR YUDH ABHYAS IN RAJASTHAN INDIA, 07/01/11, 01/31/12
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Cricket
- Great food
- Gaming
Training
- Level-2 in Basic Food Hygiene Training (DUBAI)
- HACCP Training (DUBAI)
Timeline
Cook
Saar 007 Limited
12.2022 - Current
Chef de partie (PASTRY & BAKERY)
AURORA HOSPITALITY GROUP
07.2018 - 11.2022
Baker
GASTRONOMICA
10.2016 - 04.2018
COMMI 2
Hyatt Place
02.2016 - 09.2016
COMMI 2
Best western
12.2014 - 02.2016
BSCHMCTT -
H.C.M.I, INDIA
+2 HPBOSE -
INDIA