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Dimitrios Christou

Wandsworth common, London

Summary

Seasoned Chef specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.

Successful 9 years in high-volume kitchens.

Career achievements working with head chefs to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service.

Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Chef

Private Family
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Created customized vegan meal plans based on client dietary restrictions, preferences and allergies.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Prepared weekly menu that would consist of one salad dish, carb dish, vegetable dish, and plant-based protein.
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Prepared and cooked over 15 meals per week.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.

Sushi Chef

123V
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Actively participated in planning sushi menu and crafted new items for special events.
  • Responsible for preparing and garnishing plates, making a variety of sushi rolls for our guests.
  • Preparing multiple types of vegan fish and vegetables to create artistic rolls, sushi and sashimi.

Sous Chef

Mad Cucumber
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training and performance evaluations.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Achieved a high-level of knowledge in healthy cooking, food restrictions and food intolerances.

Sous Chef

Trivoli Vegan Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Chef De Partie

General State Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2016
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts -

Anavissos Institute of Vocational Training
Athens, Greece
2017

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts -

EPAS Apprenticeships- Culinary Art
Athens, Greece
2015

Skills

  • Standards Compliance
  • Creative Thinking
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Staff Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Recipe Development
  • Team Building and Development
  • Great Knowledge on plant-based cuisine
  • Dietary Restrictions

Interests

Plant-based cuisine

Nutrition

Mentoring

Healthy lifestyle

Calisthenics 

Functional training 

Biking


Certification

Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2


Food Allergy and Intolerance

Timeline

Sushi Chef

123V
11.2021 - 11.2022

Private Chef

Private Family
09.2021 - 12.2023

Sous Chef

Mad Cucumber
02.2018 - 10.2021

Sous Chef

Trivoli Vegan Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018

Chef De Partie

General State Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2016

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts -

Anavissos Institute of Vocational Training

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts -

EPAS Apprenticeships- Culinary Art

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