ANANDHARAJ KASIMAYAN
GOVINDANAGARAM
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited, excelling in menu planning and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance food quality and maintain high culinary hygiene standards, driving operational efficiency and staff motivation in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in cost control strategies and inventory management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED
Chennai
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisting senior chefs in a specific kitchen section by preparing and cooking dishes, maintaining food quality, and managing inventory.
CDP
LUNA ROOFTOP
Coimbatore
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Preparing and cooking food for that station, managing and training junior staff, ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene, and coordinating with other kitchen staff.
DCDP
RASANAI
Coimbatore
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisting senior chefs in a specific kitchen section by preparing and cooking dishes, maintaining food quality, and managing inventory.
Commi 1
SAVYA RASA
Chennai
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed daily kitchen setup including chopping, cleaning and arranging ingredients to facilitate efficient meal preparation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain ingredient freshness and proper stock rotation, supporting smooth kitchen operations.
Commi 1
JUNIOR KUPPANNA RESTAURANT
Coimbatore
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Supported the kitchen team in maintaining hygiene and organisation during busy service periods.
- Executed intricate tempering techniques to enhance the depth of flavour in sambar, rasam, and other regional specialties.
- Prepared various South Indian rice dishes such as biryani and pongal with attention to traditional methods and seasoning.
Commis 2
HOTEL CITY TOWER
Coimbatore
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Executed basic cooking techniques including chopping, marinating, and tempering (tadka), essential for South Indian flavour profiles.
- Organised and maintained workstation ensuring all necessary ingredients and utensils were readily available to support efficient kitchen operations.
Commis 3
ALOR GRANDE HOLIDAY RESORT
Candolim
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Supported chefs in the preparation of complex curry bases and spice blends, mastering tempering techniques.
- Organised and maintained kitchen equipment and ingredients specific to South Indian cuisine during training sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen workstation in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Job Training
ALTIUS NEST
Kodaikanal
05.2015 - 11.2015
Winter Vacation Training
SAARAL RESORTS
Courtallam
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Produced traditional South Indian chutneys and pickles, mastering authentic flavour balancing techniques.
- Assisted in the organisation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and ingredients specific to South Indian cooking practices during the training period.
- Practised the art of tempering (tadka) to enhance the aroma and flavour of South Indian curries.
Education
BSS DIPLOMO IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING SCIENCE -
JAS CATERING ACADEMY
THENI01-2015
HSC -
SRI VARADHA VENKATA RAMANA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
VENKATACHALAPURAM01-2013
KAMMA DHARMA HIGH SCHOOL
GOVINDANAGARAM01-2012
Skills
- Cost control strategies
- Ingredient procurement
- Team leadership
- Menu planning and flavour balancing
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Culinary hygiene standards
- Creativity
- Kitchen safety
- Quality control
- Staff motivation
- Vendor relationship management
- Station oversight
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Garnishing and plating
- Sanitation procedures
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food safety
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Recipe development
- Food tasting
- Traveling
Languages
- TAMIL
- ENGLISH
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: GOVINDANAGARAM
Timeline
Sous Chef
KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED
11.2024 - 11.2025
CDP
LUNA ROOFTOP
05.2024 - 11.2024
DCDP
RASANAI
10.2023 - 02.2024
Commi 1
SAVYA RASA
11.2022 - 08.2023
Commi 1
JUNIOR KUPPANNA RESTAURANT
08.2017 - 07.2022
Commis 2
HOTEL CITY TOWER
09.2016 - 06.2017
Commis 3
ALOR GRANDE HOLIDAY RESORT
01.2016 - 07.2016
Job Training
ALTIUS NEST
05.2015 - 11.2015
Winter Vacation Training
SAARAL RESORTS
11.2014 - 01.2015
BSS DIPLOMO IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING SCIENCE -
JAS CATERING ACADEMY
HSC -
SRI VARADHA VENKATA RAMANA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
KAMMA DHARMA HIGH SCHOOL