Gheorghe-Nicusor Blaj
Cardiff,DBY
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service, directing operations and achieving culinary excellence. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organisations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Accomplished [Job Title] with [Number]-year proven ability to drive sales growth, reduce costs and build business relations. Devoted [Job Title] ensures excellent products by completing meal preparation. Plays vital role as dedicated team member. Dedicated [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Porter
intercity removals
Cardiff, Wales
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Kept premises clean and tidy, fostering aesthetically pleasing surroundings.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supply levels at all times.
- Transported medical equipment, supporting optimal hospital operations.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively for seamless operations.
Sushi chef
iciban
Cardiff, Wales
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Established positive rapport with customers by serving customised orders accurately.
- Adhered to precise temperature control while storing ingredients, maintained freshness and prevented spoilage.
- Assured consistent presentation standards by meticulous plating of each dish.
- Upheld strict adherence to traditional sushi preparation guidelines for authenticity preservation.
Sushi Chef
Sushi Life
Cardiff, Wales
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Eliminated risk of cross-contamination by maintaining strict food hygiene practices and allergy awareness in team of [Number].
- Prepared [Number] sushi dishes in line with established quality standards, presentation guidelines and portion controls.
- Demonstrated advanced knife and sushi rolling skills when cooking in front of up to [Number] restaurant guests.
- Created [Number] eye-catching new dishes since [Year] to attract new and existing customers.
- Managed busy sushi section of kitchen for [Number] years.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new kitchen staff to establish solid workforce.
- Designed presentation and plating standards to promote quality.
Head Chef
Tenkaichi
Cardiff, Wales
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
- Maintained well-organised mise en place, ensuring efficient and consistent kitchen workspaces.
- Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
- Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to adhere to hygiene and cleanliness protocols.
Sushi Chef
SushiLife
Cardiff, Wales
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Eliminated risk of cross-contamination by maintaining strict food hygiene practices and allergy awareness in team of [Number].
- Prepared [Number] sushi dishes in line with established quality standards, presentation guidelines and portion controls.
- Demonstrated advanced knife and sushi rolling skills when cooking in front of up to [Number] restaurant guests.
- Created [Number] eye-catching new dishes since [Year] to attract new and existing customers.
Wok Chef
Yakitori #1
Cardiff, Wales
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
Wok Chef
Pearl Of The Orient
Cardiff, Uk
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
Wok Chef
Rickshaw Chinese Takeaway
Bruton, Somerset
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Designed presentation and plating standards to promote quality.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
Education
NVQ Level 1 -
"Ioan Slavici" Theoretical High School
PanciuSkills
- Food hygiene
- Portion control
- Salmon filleting
- Sashimi rolling
- Uniform sushi preparation
- Contamination prevention
- Japanese cuisine
- Nagiri preparation
- Advanced knife skills
- Maki rolling
- Recipe development
- Kitchen sanitation procedures
- Food safety & hygiene expert
- Menu planning
- Inventory temperature control
- Asian cuisine
- Kitchen inventory control
- Food safety protocol
- Grilling and frying
- Creativity in plating
- Fish cutting precision
- Sushi rolling
- Sashimi preparing
Languages
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Porter
intercity removals
08.2025 - 12.2025
Sushi chef
iciban
07.2023 - 07.2025
Sushi Chef
Sushi Life
09.2019 - 06.2023
Head Chef
Tenkaichi
12.2016 - 08.2019
Sushi Chef
SushiLife
01.2016 - 08.2016
Wok Chef
Yakitori #1
05.2015 - 09.2015
Wok Chef
Pearl Of The Orient
01.2014 - 04.2015
Wok Chef
Rickshaw Chinese Takeaway
05.2013 - 01.2014
NVQ Level 1 -
"Ioan Slavici" Theoretical High School