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ANILKUMAR RAGHAVAN
PIZZA CHEF / MANAGER
Kollam,KL
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Pizza Chef with a proven track record at M/s EAT AND BITE Pizzeria, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing food waste through innovative menu development and efficient multitasking. Skilled in recipe creation and kitchen equipment usage, I excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring quality assurance and effective communication.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
PIZZA CHEF / MANAGER
M/s EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
Kollam, Kerala, India
01.2022 - Current
- Strong knowledge of dough preparation, sauce making, and pizza assembly, including the ability to hand-stretch dough and create visually appealing pizza presentations
- Prepare quality pizza dough, make pizza sauce and other sauces, choose toppings, assemble pizzas, bake pizzas, collaborate with other staff, manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and quality and freshness check before using all pizza ingredients
- Live pizza catering at all events and occasions, Pizza parties and pizza fest through hotels and convention centres. Conducting promotions and events.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and pasta maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
- Research and development of making quality pizza dough, sauces, toppings, cheeses, herbs.
ASSISTANT PIZZA CHEF
M/s EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
Kollam, Kerala, India
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Good knowledge of dough preparation, sauce making, and pizza assembly, including the ability to hand-stretch dough and create visually appealing pizza presentations
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Prepared dough from scratch using the old-world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and the kitchen operating smoothly.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced the risk of injuries and burns.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items
- Research and development of making quality pizza dough, sauces, toppings, cheeses and herbs.
JUNIOR PIZZA CHEF
M/s. EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
Kollam, Kerala, India
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare quality pizza dough, making pizza sauce and other sauces, choose toppings, assemble pizzas, bake pizzas, collaborate with other staff, manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and quality and freshness check before using all pizza ingredients
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Packaged, arranged and lapelled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures. Make
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced the risk of injuries and burns.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Research and development of making quality pizza dough, sauces, toppings, cheeses, herbs.
Media Manager /Marketing and Advertising Manager
Employers in Gulf Countries
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, Gulf Countries
11.1984 - 05.2017
- Media planning, buying and campaign execution.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Organized successful trade show exhibits, showcasing products or services effectively to potential customers or partners.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Auditing
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM03.1982
Skills
- Pizza making
- Effective Communication
- Cooking
- Food presentation
- Cooking and baking
- Menu development
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Recipe creation
- Knife skill
- Efficient multitasking
- Quality Assurance
- Math Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
Best Employ of the month award from M/s. Arab Advertising Agency, Bahrain in 1986.
Certification
1. FOOD AND SAFETY LICENCE
2. HEALTH CERTIFICATE FROM MINISTRY OF HEALTH
3. FOOD LICENCE FROM MSME GOVT. OF INDIA
4. ENGLISH TYPEWRITING HIGHER GRADE 60WPM
FROM GOVT. OF KERALA
5. DRIVING LICENCES: ABU DHABI, BAHRAIN,
DUBAI, INDIA AND OMAN ( MCWG, LMV, TRANS )
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridQuote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
Interests
Cooking
Travelling
Internet Surfing
Watching movies
Driving
Cooking, Winemaking, Fishing, Photography, Marketing
My passion for cooking a variety of foods from different countries. I know basic cooking of South Indian, Chinese, and Arabic dishes and Italian Pizza.
Timeline
PIZZA CHEF / MANAGER
M/s EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
01.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT PIZZA CHEF
M/s EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
01.2021 - 01.2022
JUNIOR PIZZA CHEF
M/s. EAT AND BITE Pizzeria
01.2019 - 01.2020
Media Manager /Marketing and Advertising Manager
Employers in Gulf Countries
11.1984 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Auditing
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
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