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Education
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Praveen Kanikudiyil Chandran

Praveen Kanikudiyil Chandran

Canterbery ,Canterbery

Summary

Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons. Dedicated and reliable, bringing strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail to ensure smooth and accurate production processes. Skilled in teamwork and problem-solving, with focus on maintaining high safety and quality standards in fast-paced environments. Committed to contributing to operational success and achieving excellence in Production Operative role.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef de partie

Ivy Collections
CANTERBURY, United Kingdom
09.2024 - Current
  • Incorporated seasonal produce into menus for freshness and variety.
  • Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
  • Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
  • Trained apprentice chefs, improving their culinary skills substantially.
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
  • Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.

Sterile Processing Technician.

IHSS
Canterbury,Aylshem, Kent
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.

Production operative Night Shift

Bakkovar Tilmanstone
Canterbery, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with production leads to optimise manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Operated production line equipment independently, ensuring efficient output.
  • Understood assembly instructions for diverse products to maintain quality standards.
  • Maintained clean workstation to adhere to safety protocols.
  • Accurately labelled and packaged items for effective inventory management.
  • Assembled products promptly, enhancing productivity in fast-paced environments.
  • Monitored production equipment, reporting faults to maintenance teams for timely resolution.
  • Quality checked components to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements.

Chef De Partie

Kelvin Sodexho Catering ( School, Military, Camp, Offshore Catering)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2008 - 04.2017
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
  • Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
  • Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
  • Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
  • Produced 1500 + Customers daily around 30+ dishes on three times everyday service For Indian, Arabic, Continental and Chinese Cuisines with strict quality control procedures
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
  • Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
  • Monitored kitchen equipment to gauge functionality.
  • Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
  • Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
  • Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.

Head Chef

Hotel Issacs The Resort
Sulthan Bathery, India, Kerala
10.2005 - 07.2008
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
  • Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
  • Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
  • Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
  • Monitored kitchen staff and environments to ensure appropriate safety procedures were implemented.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.

Education

Diploma In NEBOSH - Health And Safety

Mars Safety Education Institute
Cochin Kerala India
01.2018 - 03.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Catering

Highfields Awarding Body For Compliance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

St: Marys College
Sulthan Bathery, India
07.2008

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Hotel Management

Central Kitchen Institute Of Hotel Management
Cochin, Kerala India
07.2002 - 06.2003

DIploma In secretarial Practice - Office Management and Automation

St: Mary S Institute of Advance Studies
Sulthan Bathery Kerala
07.2000 - 07.2001

Skills

  • Product inspection proficiency
  • Production standards knowledge
  • Continuous improvement initiative
  • Precision measurement
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Product packaging proficiency
  • Assembly line competency
  • Team player
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Quality Control
  • Food safety compliance
  • Ability to use initiative

Languages

Hindi, Malayalam
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native

Declaration

I here by declare the above mentioned information's are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place:

Date:                                                                              Praveen K Chandran

Timeline

Chef de partie

Ivy Collections
09.2024 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician.

IHSS
12.2023 - 09.2024

Production operative Night Shift

Bakkovar Tilmanstone
01.2023 - 12.2023

Diploma In NEBOSH - Health And Safety

Mars Safety Education Institute
01.2018 - 03.2018

Chef De Partie

Kelvin Sodexho Catering ( School, Military, Camp, Offshore Catering)
07.2008 - 04.2017

Head Chef

Hotel Issacs The Resort
10.2005 - 07.2008

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Hotel Management

Central Kitchen Institute Of Hotel Management
07.2002 - 06.2003

DIploma In secretarial Practice - Office Management and Automation

St: Mary S Institute of Advance Studies
07.2000 - 07.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Catering

Highfields Awarding Body For Compliance

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

St: Marys College

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