Hari Om Kourav
Chef
Jabalpur
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Multi Cuisine Chef
COOX
Gurgaon
01.2021 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Main Cooker
HYUNDAI
Karbala
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Head Chef
The Royal Family Riyadh
Riyadh
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Head Cook
Kokila Resort
Jabalpur
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Kitchen Manager
Hotel Shikhar Palace
Jabalpur
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Head Cook
Hotel Surya
Jabalpur
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
12 -
Naveen Vidya Bhawan M. P. Board
Jabalpur 01.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
Food plating and presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Performance assessments
Payroll and scheduling
Timeline
Multi Cuisine Chef
COOX
01.2021 - Current
Main Cooker
HYUNDAI
09.2018 - 08.2020
Head Chef
The Royal Family Riyadh
08.2015 - 08.2018
Head Cook
Kokila Resort
01.2012 - 06.2015
Kitchen Manager
Hotel Shikhar Palace
08.2011 - 12.2012
Head Cook
Hotel Surya
05.2008 - 07.2011
12 -
Naveen Vidya Bhawan M. P. Board
01.2007 - 12.2007