EDWIN BABU
Rotorua
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with variuos cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
ARAWA PARK HOTEL
02.2022 - Current
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
COMMIS CHEF
RYDGES ROTORUA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large group.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, including counters, work spaces, shelves, refrigerators and freezers.
COOK
BUPA THE GARDENS
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Communicated closely with residence to fully understand special dietaries for the residence satisfaction.
- prepare food according to the resident exercitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
COMMIS CHEF
ATTICUS FINCH
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Protected staff and guests with fully enforced safety and sanitary practise
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Give proper instruction according to dockets for chef's working in hotline section for producing quality food according to the costumer needs while working in pass section.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
COMMIS CHEF
WHOLLY SMOKED
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Handle the section of entree and the fryer section.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
KITCHEN HAND
RYDGES ROTORUA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Sanitized all pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Education
DIPLOMA - CULINART ARTS LEVEL 5
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUITE oF TECHNOLOGY
ROTORUA11.2020
CERITIFICATE - CULINARY ARTS LEVEL 4
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
Rotorua, BOP11.2019
Skills
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Creative Thinking
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Safety and Risk Management
- Time Management
Timeline
Chef De Partie
ARAWA PARK HOTEL
02.2022 - Current
COMMIS CHEF
RYDGES ROTORUA
06.2021 - 01.2022
COOK
BUPA THE GARDENS
05.2021 - 10.2021
COMMIS CHEF
ATTICUS FINCH
05.2020 - 05.2021
COMMIS CHEF
WHOLLY SMOKED
10.2019 - 03.2020
KITCHEN HAND
RYDGES ROTORUA
02.2019 - 09.2019
DIPLOMA - CULINART ARTS LEVEL 5
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUITE oF TECHNOLOGY
CERITIFICATE - CULINARY ARTS LEVEL 4
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
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