TIRTHA SARKAR
KOLKATA
Summary
Dynamic Chinese Chef with a proven track record at Travel Food Services Kolkata Pvt Ltd, excelling in menu planning and food presentation. Recognized for creativity in dish garnishing and effective team training, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences. Adept in inventory management and passionate about delivering exceptional dining satisfaction.
Innovative Chinese Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in traditional Szechuan cuisine, adept at dim sum preparation, and skilled in knife techniques. Excel using creativity to design new dishes, time management to meet kitchen deadlines, and teamwork to ensure smooth operation of the cooking line.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chinese Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt Ltd
Kolkata
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredient quantities based on number of servings required.
- Reviewed customer feedback regarding menu items or service issues.
- Trained new kitchen staff in proper techniques for preparing Chinese cuisine.
Indian Tandoori Cook
Desi tadka
Kolkata
08.2022 - 05.2023
Tandoori Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt ltd
Kolkata
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in ordering food supplies to ensure adequate stock was available for each day's service.
- Operated tandoor along with other kitchen equipment according to instructions supplied by manufacturer.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Indian Tandoori Cook
Kaviar
Kolkata
04.2020 - 10.2021
Tandoori Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt ltd
Kolkata
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in ordering food supplies to ensure adequate stock was available for each day's service.
- Operated tandoor along with other kitchen equipment according to instructions supplied by manufacturer.
Tandoori Chef
Kaviar
Kolkata
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted in ordering food supplies to ensure adequate stock was available for each day's service.
- Operated tandoor along with other kitchen equipment according to instructions supplied by manufacturer.
Tandoori Chef
Junk house
Kolkata
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted in ordering food supplies to ensure adequate stock was available for each day's service.
- Operated tandoor along with other kitchen equipment according to instructions supplied by manufacturer.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Commis Chef
Dash of this dash that
Kolkata
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Set up banquet tables according to event requirements.
- Maintained knowledge of common allergens present in kitchen's recipes and dishes.
- Communicated effectively with the team regarding menu changes or special requests from customers.
- Took initiative in suggesting new menu items or updating existing ones based on customer feedback.
- Assisted in ordering food supplies to ensure adequate stock was available for each day's service.
- Operated tandoor along with other kitchen equipment according to instructions supplied by manufacturer.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Line Cook
Jaisalmer sonarkella
Kolkata
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Line Cook
Spice circle club
Kolkata
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
DUM DUM SUBASHNAGAR HIGH SCHOOL
Kolkata04-2013
Skills
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Supply ordering
- Food safety
- Customer feedback
- Equipment operation
- Team training
- Recipe development
- Quality control
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Cantonese cooking
- Menu development
- Stir-frying techniques
- Dumpling making
- Wok cooking expertise
- Banquet service
- Kitchen safety
- Sanitation standards
- Seafood handling
- Hot pot mastery
- Team management
- Sauce creation
- Traditional chinese cuisine
- Knife skills mastery
- Serve food
- Safe food handling
- Plating
- Fine dining experience
- Food presentation talent
- Knife skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Ingredient preparation
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Self motivation
- Analytical skills
- Kitchen staff supervision
- Teamwork
- Food handling
- Critical thinking
- Rotate stock
- Culinary techniques
- Strong butchery skills
- Meat butchering
- Gluten-free cooking
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month at travel food services kolkata pvt Ltd
- Employee of the week at travel food services kolkata pvt Ltd
- Best employee of the year at kaviar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chinese Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Indian Tandoori Cook
Desi tadka
08.2022 - 05.2023
Tandoori Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt ltd
10.2021 - 07.2022
Indian Tandoori Cook
Kaviar
04.2020 - 10.2021
Tandoori Chef
Travel food services kolkata pvt ltd
12.2019 - 03.2020
Tandoori Chef
Kaviar
12.2018 - 12.2019
Tandoori Chef
Junk house
10.2017 - 11.2018
Commis Chef
Dash of this dash that
01.2016 - 10.2017
Line Cook
Jaisalmer sonarkella
12.2014 - 11.2015
Line Cook
Spice circle club
12.2013 - 09.2014
DUM DUM SUBASHNAGAR HIGH SCHOOL