NEERAJ JHALDIYAL
CHEF
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Culinary professional with track record of delivering exceptional menu items and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Adept at fostering collaborative kitchen environment and consistently achieving culinary excellence. Known for reliability and adaptability to dynamic kitchen needs, with strong skills in recipe development and culinary techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de partie
National catring service foodstuff
Abu Dhabi
02.2024 - Current
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
Head Chef
Reapabhi Foods
Bangalore
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Chef de partie
Low Calories Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Making health and keto diet meals.
- Meal prep for losing weight, and gaining muscle.
- Organizing and controlling the efficient production of quality diet foods and beverages according to the company's statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
Head Chef
Mix And Roll Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Assistant head chef
Shabby Chi Cafe
Abu Dhabi
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with the Head Chef to design seasonal menus that highlighted locally sourced ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
CDP
Barbacoa Mexican Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Food Cook
Lulu Int. Group
Abu Dhabi
12.2009 - 03.2014
- Conversation with Customers.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
DCDP
Moti Mahal Delux Restaurant
Malad West Mumbai
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality dishes during high-volume service periods.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality
I.F.C T Ram Institute
Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality
I.F.C T Ram Institute
Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
G.H.S.S Lalorikhal
Lalorikhal, Uttarakhand, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Skilled in food preparation of different assigned dishes Italian, Mexican, indian,tandoor,Arabic
Skilled in major relevant computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel, adobe illustrator
Well-versed in oral and written English and hindi, speaking Arabic
Proper food handling
Recruiting and training
Recipe creation
Knife skills
Timeline
Chef de partie
National catring service foodstuff
02.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Reapabhi Foods
09.2022 - 01.2024
Chef de partie
Low Calories Restaurant
03.2020 - 08.2022
Head Chef
Mix And Roll Restaurant
10.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant head chef
Shabby Chi Cafe
03.2017 - 09.2018
CDP
Barbacoa Mexican Restaurant
04.2014 - 12.2016
Food Cook
Lulu Int. Group
12.2009 - 03.2014
DCDP
Moti Mahal Delux Restaurant
01.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality
I.F.C T Ram Institute
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality
I.F.C T Ram Institute
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
G.H.S.S Lalorikhal
04.2001 -