Kamalavignesh Balasubramanian
Eastham, Newham,City of London
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in baking and pastry preparation, complemented by a strong adherence to hygiene standards and food safety regulations. Proficient in food preservation techniques and workstation organisation, ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Holds health and safety certification, with a keen eye for food presentation and kitchen sanitisation. Career goal includes advancing skills in culinary arts while maintaining excellence in kitchen health and safety practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Demi chef de partie
Hotel saint
london, United kingndom
2025.07 - Current
- Prepared stocks, sauces and soups, enhancing flavour profiles of dishes.
- Implemented proper storage methods, prolonging freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with senior chefs to create innovative seasonal menus.
- Took charge of specific stations within the kitchen as required.
- Supported head chef during busy periods, enabling effective time management across the kitchen brigade.
Commis chef
Hotel saint
London, United Kingdom
2024.12 - 2025.07
- Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
- Supported dish development, resulting in varied menu options.
- Managed waste efficiently to minimise restaurant costs.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
Kitchen porter
Hotel saint
London, United Kingdom
2024.10 - 2024.12
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
Education
Master of Science - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BPP University
London 2023.03 - 2024.04
Skills
- Hygiene standards compliance
- Baking expertise
- Food preservation techniques
- Basic computer literacy
- Workstation organization
- Pastry preparation
- Health and safety certification
- Food safety regulations awareness
- Kitchen cleaning and sanitising
- Kitchen health and safety
- Food presentation
Languages
English
Intermediate
Tamil
Native
Visa status
Post study work visa-uk(valid until aug 2026)
Timeline
Demi chef de partie
Hotel saint
2025.07 - Current
Commis chef
Hotel saint
2024.12 - 2025.07
Kitchen porter
Hotel saint
2024.10 - 2024.12
Master of Science - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BPP University
2023.03 - 2024.04