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Hi, I’m
Abhijith Achuthan
Chef
Pathanamthitta
Summary
Diligent Cook with 5+Years of Experience possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
Work History
MSC Cruise line
2nd Cook
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Jalesh Cruise Line (Apollo Group)
Assistant Cook
03.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
Lulu Flight KitchenNedumbaserry
Commi III
09.2016 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
The Zuri ResortKumarakom
Trainee
02.2015 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Closely monitored procedures under direction of leadership to identify potential areas for improvement.
Education
Munnar Catering CollegeMunnar, India
Bachelor of Tourism Studies from Tourism
06.2014 - 06.2016
Munnar Catering CollegeMunnar, India
Diploma in International Hotel Management&Tourism from Hotel Management
06.2013 - 06.2015
Skills
Food spoilage prevention
Recipes and menu planning
Institutional and batch cooking
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Performance improvement
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food preparation and safety
Interests
Weightlifting
Outing
Certification
Introductory Food Safety
Software
Microsoft excel
Timeline
2nd Cook
MSC Cruise line
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Cook
Jalesh Cruise Line (Apollo Group)
03.2019 - 10.2019
Commi III
Lulu Flight Kitchen
09.2016 - 03.2019
Trainee
The Zuri Resort
02.2015 - 05.2015
Munnar Catering College
Bachelor of Tourism Studies from Tourism
06.2014 - 06.2016
Munnar Catering College
Diploma in International Hotel Management&Tourism from Hotel Management
06.2013 - 06.2015