MERT KALACH
Kingston,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished cooking professional with extensive experience in classical Turkish cuisine. Demonstrates exceptional skills in signature dish creation, recipe development, and food preparation techniques. Proven dedication to cleanliness and expertise in kitchen equipment operation ensure a high standard of food safety and quality. Strong communication proficiency and team leadership abilities foster a collaborative kitchen environment. Adept at budgeting and self-motivated to continuously improve coking practices.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service. Ready to use and develop cooking skills, organisation, and communication in chef role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Cappadocia Restaurant
Epsom, Surrey
01.2021 - Current
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
chef
Cappadocia Restaurant
Kingston, Surrey
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Sports - Football, basketball, athletics, swimming
University of Istanbul
Istanbul 09.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Signature dish creation
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Classical Turkish cuisine experience
- Budgeting
- Recipe development insight
- Self-motivation
- Food preparation techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Communication proficiency
- Team leadership in kitchen
Affiliations
- football, swimming
Languages
English
Elementary
Bulgarian
Upper intermediate
Turkish
Fluent
Timeline
Chef
Cappadocia Restaurant
01.2021 - Current
chef
Cappadocia Restaurant
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Sports - Football, basketball, athletics, swimming
University of Istanbul
09.2015 - 06.2018
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