AADHIL KERACHAN SANTHOSH
892 Pershore Road Selly Oak, Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Motivated demi chef with experience in high-volume kitchen environments and a focus on food preparation, mise en place, and hygiene standards (HACCP). Proven ability to support senior chefs in maintaining quality and consistency during busy service. Currently pursuing culinary arts management at University College Birmingham and seeking a part-time position to enhance culinary skills and contribute to a professional kitchen team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
The Rising Sun, Heartwood Collection
Reading
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, following food safety regulations to minimise risk.
- Coordinated work of kitchen helpers keeping spaces clean, stocked and tidy.
- Maintained optimum temperature in ovens, grills and roaster to correctly cook foods.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Worked with sous chef to manage day-to-day rostering of catering team.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Led by example, upholding high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and personal presentation in the kitchen.
Commis Chef
The Button Factory
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted chefs with food prep tasks like peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
- Working together with other kitchen employees to guarantee timely meal service and effective operation.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Hello@thebuttonfactorybirmingham.co.uk
Commis Chef
Restaurant of University College Birmingham
Birmingham
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Cooking and preparing ingredients for dishes of superior quality
- Help the senior cooks with serving and preparation
- Maintains all equipment, refrigerators, and work areas clean and in good condition.
- Implemented innovative recipes, resulting in menu diversification.
- Streamlined kitchen processes for improved efficiency.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Scottkedwards@hotmail.com
Education
BA - Culinary Arts Management
University College Birmingham
Birmingham 01-2028
Higher Secondary - commerce with ip
S.N Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School
2023
Skills
- Waste control and HACCP compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time-efficient cooking
- Food plating and presentation
- Attention to detail
- Meat butchery
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Calmness under pressure
- Multitasking efficiency
Languages
English
Malayalam
Tamil
Hindi
References
- THE RISING SUN HEARTWOOD COLLECTION , Reading hc.reading@heartwoodinns.com
- THE BUTTON FACTORY, hello@thebuttonfactorybirmingham.co.uk
- Restaurant of University College Birmingham, Scottkedwards@hotmail.com
Timeline
Demi Chef
The Rising Sun, Heartwood Collection
02.2025 - 02.2026
Commis Chef
The Button Factory
04.2024 - 02.2025
Commis Chef
Restaurant of University College Birmingham
02.2024 - 02.2025
BA - Culinary Arts Management
University College Birmingham
Higher Secondary - commerce with ip
S.N Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School