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ABEL KOSHY JOJI

ABEL KOSHY JOJI

CARDIFF

Summary

Seasoned professional with a focus on Kitchen and hospitality management. Skilled in streamlining operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and leading teams to deliver top-notch service. Proven ability to optimise resources and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments. Talented kitchen leader accomplished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Catering Supervisor/ Kitchen Coordinator

Welsh Ambulance Service Trust
Cardiff
11.2024 - Current
  • Upheld presentation standards by arranging food items attractively on serving trays and tables.
  • Collaborated with other team members to ensure smooth catering operations during events.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
  • Assisted in the preparation of buffet services, enhancing event experiences for clients.
  • To be able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure own objectives, as well as teamand and wider catering team’s objectives are completed effectively and efficiently.
  • Clean and deep clean all equipment and premises within the catering department by the departmental cleaning schedules and standards.

Kitchen Manager

Boom Battle bar
Exeter, Devon
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Adhered to budget constraints when ordering supplies, effectively managing expenses.
  • Implemented waste reduction measures resulting in cost savings and environmental benefits.
  • Managed kitchen staff and coordinated food orders, supervising meal preparation, checking food temperature, and plate arrangement.
  • Updated policies and procedures to streamline kitchen workflow and improve prompt delivery of services.
  • Created training manuals to encourage productivity in the kitchen among all staff, resulting in greater retention.
  • Developed and maintained schedules for all kitchen staff and recommended increased staff levels for peak hours or months.
  • Introduced energy-saving practices in the kitchen, contributing to sustainability goals.

Junior sous chef

Wagamama
Exeter
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supported senior chefs in menu planning and recipe development, introducing 10 new popular dishes.
  • Assisted in staff training programs, improving departmental efficiency by 25%.
  • Took initiative to enhance sanitation procedures, leading to a 99.9% pass rate in health inspections.
  • Played a key role in weekly inventory management, ensuring no stockouts for essential ingredients.
  • Participated in local culinary competitions, winning 3 prestigious awards in a year.
  • Awarded the "Best Performer of the Month"

Education

Master of Science - Economics

University of Exeter
United Kingdom
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

M G University
Kerala
06.2018 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Kitchen safety protocols
  • Hygiene standards adherence
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Kitchen schedule coordination
  • Waste management
  • Allergen awareness
  • Shift management

Certification

NHS Level 2 Food and Safety

Allergy Awareness

COSHH

NHS Food Hygiene


Languages

English
Native
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Catering Supervisor/ Kitchen Coordinator

Welsh Ambulance Service Trust
11.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Boom Battle bar
10.2023 - 11.2024

Junior sous chef

Wagamama
01.2022 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Economics

University of Exeter
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

M G University
06.2018 - 07.2021

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