alexandru farcas
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in menu development and food preparation. Demonstrates a strong understanding of special dietary requirements and health and safety compliance. Adept at implementing seasonal menus, advocating kitchen hygiene, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. Skilled in waste reduction, food presentation, and deputising as head chef. Committed to enhancing kitchen efficiency while ensuring exceptional attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
sous chef
the spread eagle inn
Warminster, Wiltshire
07.2014 - Current
- Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
- Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating the overall food quality and presentation.
- Assisted head chef in menu development, resulting in innovative dining experiences.
- Adapted menu items according to guest dietary requirements or preferences, promoting inclusivity in dining options.
- Managed inventory efficiently, minimising waste and optimising resource use.
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
Sous chef
barford inn
Salisbury, Wiltshire
04.2021 - 07.2024
sous chef
The Green Man
kings stag , Dorset
08.2020 - 04.2021
Sous chef
the barford inn
Salisbury, Wiltshire
11.2018 - 08.2020
Chef
Pembroke Arms
Salisbury, Wiltshire
11.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
- Implementing seasonal menus
- Kitchen hygiene advocacy
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Food preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Waste reduction
- Food presentation
- Head chef deputising
- Menu development
- Food hygiene standards
Timeline
Sous chef
barford inn
04.2021 - 07.2024
sous chef
The Green Man
08.2020 - 04.2021
Sous chef
the barford inn
11.2018 - 08.2020
Chef
Pembroke Arms
11.2015 - 11.2018
sous chef
the spread eagle inn
07.2014 - Current
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