Devang Chalke
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Le Meridien Hotel, recognized as Employee of the Month. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, skilled in food preparation and team coordination. Successfully enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective time management and adherence to cleanliness standards.
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Le Meridien Hotel
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted with food preparation and ingredient assembly for various menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient operations.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold kitchen standards.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during peak hours.
- Learned cooking techniques and recipes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced culinary environment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for December and contributed to LE MERIDIEN Stoneleigh Hotel's ranking as the top Food and Beverage department .
Culinary Intern
WestIn
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food prep processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Executed inventory management tasks, tracking supplies and assisting with orders as needed.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
Education
MASTER OF APPLIED HOSPITALITY MANGEMENT - Hospitality Management
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
New Plymouth, NZ05-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
Certification
Employee of the Month Certificate at Stoneleigh Hotel, Dallas, Texas
Timeline
Line Cook
Le Meridien Hotel
07.2023 - 07.2024
Culinary Intern
WestIn
02.2022 - 04.2022
MASTER OF APPLIED HOSPITALITY MANGEMENT - Hospitality Management
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT