Naresh Chandra
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Al Jaddaf Rotana, specializing in food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DCDP Demi Chef De Party
Al Jaddaf Rotana
Dubai
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Established kitchen operations prior to restaurant opening.
- Prepared specific kitchen station by organizing food containers efficiently.
- Cooked designated portions for each plated meal.
- Assisted with marinating, cutting, and precooking ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen thoroughly before closing.
- Sanitized work area using warm water and soap.
- Stored unused items properly at shift's end.
- Plated food creatively to enhance customer satisfaction.
Commi 1 Chef
Al Jaddaf Rotana
Dubai
04.2022 - 12.2022
Commi 1 Chef
Burluman Arjaan by Rotana
Dubai
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Measuring meal ingredients accurately for the chef de partie
- Preparing meals by washing, peeling, and chopping fruits and vegetables and seasoning different kinds of meat
- Preparing basic salads and sauces for meals, as directed by the chef de partie
- Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items are received and are of good quality
- Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor when stock is low
- Disposing of the expired and spoiled food items stored in stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
- Cleaning and ensuring that all the workstations are organized and properly sanitized
- Preparing all the meal items to be presentable as instructed by the chef de partie
Commi 3 Chef
Jumeirah Creek Side
Dubai
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors
- Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals
- Measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings
- Washes, chops, and cuts fruit, meat, and vegetable items
- Assesses inventory and requests resupply when necessary
- Plates meal items under the chef de parties’ supervision
- Disposes of spoiled items and adheres to sanitation policies
Commis 3
Sara Restaurant
10.2012 - 12.2013
- To maintain a high standard of specified work in accordance with the Executive Chef’s instructions
- To prepare, cook and serve food delegated as your responsibility, ensuring that the highest possible quality is maintained and that agreed standards for food preparation and presentation are met at all times under guidance from a senior chef
- To monitor stock movement and be responsible for ordering on your section
- To aid in achieving food cost, kitchen standard and overall objectives
- To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labeling/dating and storage
- To remove any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or its equipment and report any problems to a senior chef
- To keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie
- To adhere to company procedures in regards to temperature checks, food labeling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations at all times ensuring that all records of such are maintained
- To assist with the acceptance and storage of deliveries and that all relevant company procedures are adhered to
Helper
Fortune Globe Hotel
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Manage stock control and rotation.
- Complete audit and quality standard documentation.
- Ensure all food are prepared according to standard recipe and production schedules.
- Assist with the preparation of all food, taking into account specific needs and special diet requirements.
- Assist in the planning of menu's, orders and Rota organization.
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas at all times.
- Deputies for the Chef Manager when needed.
Education
Intermediate Certificate - Science
GIC Inter College Paboo Pauri Gharwal
Pauri Gharwal04-2002
Skills
- Ms Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Social media
- Team Leadership
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective Multi-tasking
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe execution
- Food safety
- Stock rotation
- Menu planning
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
Languages
Mother tongue(s): Hindi, Other languages (s): English, LISTENING B2 READING B2 WRITING B2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
Affiliations
- Awarded for work development in February 2018
- Successful Team Member in Sept 2020
- Champion Chef award in Nov 2021
- Colleague of the month in January 2023
Local Address
- House no 39 / Third Floor / Adarsh Apartments / Sector 3 Pocket 16 / Dwarka New Delhi - 110075
Timeline
DCDP Demi Chef De Party
Al Jaddaf Rotana
01.2023 - 04.2025
Commi 1 Chef
Al Jaddaf Rotana
04.2022 - 12.2022
Commi 1 Chef
Burluman Arjaan by Rotana
12.2017 - 03.2022
Commi 3 Chef
Jumeirah Creek Side
03.2014 - 02.2017
Commis 3
Sara Restaurant
10.2012 - 12.2013
Helper
Fortune Globe Hotel
04.2010 - 09.2011
Intermediate Certificate - Science
GIC Inter College Paboo Pauri Gharwal
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