Rakesh Uppala
Hounslow,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced in kitchen environments with focus on supporting chefs and maintaining cleanliness. Capable of ensuring smooth kitchen operations through strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Committed to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen Assistant
Ambitious Staffing Ltd
Hounslow, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards to decrease accidents.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
- Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
Business Development Representative
CMR Enterprises
Hyderabad, India
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits.
- Increased revenue through upselling and consistent contract renewals.
- Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services.
- Nurtured leads through sales pipeline within target timeframes.
- Followed-up on prospective business opportunities and new clients to retain and expand client base.
- Presented online demonstrations and training to new clients for supportive onboarding experience.
- Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals and contracts.
- Generated leads through cold calling, industry networking and social media to reach monthly targets.
- Kept product knowledge up-to-date by attending regular training to deliver reliable information with confidence.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School Education
Zilla Parishad High School
03.2013 - 03.2014
Intermediate - Mathematics,Science
Cbm Junior College
05.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of commerce - Economics
Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
05.2016 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Roehampton University
04.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Quality focused
- Calm under pressure
- Menu knowledge
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Team collaboration
- Operate commercial appliances
- Respectful collaboration
- Hygiene standards
- Product knowledge
- Ingredient preparation
- Kitchen staff coordination
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Personal Information
Languages
6,4,4
Hobbies
playing chess, reading books, writing, cooking, traveling
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Ambitious Staffing Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Roehampton University
04.2022 - 05.2023
Business Development Representative
CMR Enterprises
07.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of commerce - Economics
Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
05.2016 - 04.2019
Intermediate - Mathematics,Science
Cbm Junior College
05.2014 - 03.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School Education
Zilla Parishad High School
03.2013 - 03.2014
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