KSA RIYADH
Kaji
Summary
A Highly energetic and Confident Sous Chef with experience in reputable, high-end hospitality environments. Motivated and organized to complete tasks to high-quality standards in pressured conditions. Builds positive rapport and relationships for improved team productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOUS CHEF
MAJDFOOD
05.2020 - Current
- KSA,RIYADH' Lifewithcacao, Flower latté, daily meals and 10 outlets.
- Sanitized equipment and kitchenware to comply with hygiene protocols.
- Assisted cooks to determine freshness and quality of dishes.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated good food knowledge, from efficient ingredient preparation to creative plating.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimizing waste with FIFO systems.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.
- Managing Central Kitchen For Daily Production and Daily Delivery.
- Developing new menu, Maintaining a real figure for food Cost Maintaining high standards for delivering best quality and consistency of flavors.
- Prepared the daily production for daily operation.
- Control food stock and food wastage in the section.
- Effort in Optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality Ensuring presentation of food, product and quality as per the guidelines.
- Ensure the effective operation by maintaining kitchen organization.
- Minimize spoilage, wastage, proper storage and exercising strict portion control as per operating procedure
- Minimize spoilage, wastage, proper storage and exercising strict portion control as per operating procedure.
- Stock ordering and purchasing according to approved brands.
- Monthly Inventory and operating with other outlets.
Chef De Partie
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish.
- Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
COMMIS CHEF
AZADEA GROUP KSA
RIYADH
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Kitchen helper and cook
MANAKAMANA CAFE
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Ensure and prepare mice - en place as per the operation flow
- Ensure constant innovation in preparation and presentation
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsible
- Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation
- Help, assist and actively coordinate with chefs and subordinates
- Well organizing kitchen tools and equipment
- Cleaning working areas and sanitation
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with chefs
- Actively helping chefs as per needed
- Preparing food as per menu standards with under vision of senior chefs
- Developing cooking skill especially pasta, noodles and dim sum
- Recognizing color chopping board which used in the system
- Helping with deliveries and stock arrangement.
Education
High School Diploma - management
RAM SHAH HIGHER SEC.SCHOOL
Nepal 02.2010 - 10.2015
Skills
- Computer coreses
- MS-Office (MS-WORD, MS EXCEL,MS
- POWERPOINT) Completed 2010
- SCM Training
- French cooking methods
- Local ingredient sourcing
- Plating
- Client tasting sessions
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Event catering coordination
- COSHH regulations knowledge
Certification
Food safety and hygiene course training from AZADEA COMPANY.
Food safety and hygiene course training from FOOD
&ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY.
Cost control and leadership training from FOOD &ENTERTAINMENT
COMPANY.
Fire safety and security training.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Fluent
Nepali
Native
Timeline
SOUS CHEF
MAJDFOOD
05.2020 - Current
Chef De Partie
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
04.2017 - 04.2020
COMMIS CHEF
AZADEA GROUP KSA
04.2014 - 10.2016
Kitchen helper and cook
MANAKAMANA CAFE
01.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - management
RAM SHAH HIGHER SEC.SCHOOL
02.2010 - 10.2015
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