Gaurav Gupta
Chef
Ludhiana
Summary
Commis Chef with 4.5 years of experience in Hotel Silver Stone. Assists other chefs in food prep, ingredient measurement and station maintenance. Work well in fast-paced cooking and food prep environment. Particular expertise in Indian Curry working under renowned chef de parties.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Commis Chef
Hotel Silver Stone
Ludhiana
07.2018 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Measured high demand spices and commonly used ingredients to prevent overages and waste.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Internship Trainer
Hyatt Regency
Ludhiana
10.2017 - 04.2018
Education
Culinary Arts
National Finishing Cookery Institute
Ludhiana 08.2016 - 08.2017
Skills
Basic cooking methods
High hygienic standards
Inventory supervision
Measuring and portioning
Recipes and menu planning
Self-Motivated
Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Commis Chef
Hotel Silver Stone
07.2018 - Current
Internship Trainer
Hyatt Regency
10.2017 - 04.2018
Culinary Arts
National Finishing Cookery Institute
08.2016 - 08.2017