ROJAN JOSE
130 Brudenelle Road
Summary
Experienced Chef with care-home catering experience, skilled in preparing nutritious meals and modified diets including pureed, soft and minced & moist diets. Experienced in kitchen operations, menu planning, stock control and food safety. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, quality and resident satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Gables Nursing Home
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.2025 - Current
- Sole chef responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations and meal service.
- Prepared nutritious meals, including soft, minced & moist and pureed diets.
- Managed food ordering, stock control, deliveries and expiry dates.
- Supported council food hygiene inspections and ensured kitchen standards and records were maintained.
Chef
Headingley Nursing Home
leeds, West Yorshire
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared and served meals for residents with modified diets, ensuring nutritional needs and preferences were met.
- Collaborate with dietitians and care staff to accommodate individual preferences and medical requirements.
- Guaranteed high standards of cleanliness and safety throughout food handling processes.
- Managed stock levels, ordered supplies, and ensured proper storage to optimise resource use and reduce waste.
Kitchen Assistant
Indian Pakwan
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and maintained good plating standards.
- Followed safe food storage procedures to minimise spoilage and waste.
- Followed recipes and customer requirements to prepare quality meals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.
Food and Beverage Assistant
Indian Tiffin Room
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered prompt service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Executed daily opening and closing checklists, ensuring dining rooms were prepared and standards upheld for service.
- Answered phones politely and promptly while accurately recording and confirming reservations.
- Recommended food and beverage options tailored to dietary needs and current trends, improving customer experience.
Commis Chef
Kanthari Restaurant and Banquets
Changanassery
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Safely and swiftly performed food preparation tasks such as vegetable chopping and meat butchering.
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
Intern Trainee
Club Mahindra white meadows
Manali, India
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Supported day-to-day operations and worked as part of a professional hospitality team.
- Developed practical experience in customer service, communication and workplace procedures.
- Supported daily operations and assisted team members with routine tasks to ensure smooth business activities.
Education
MSC - International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds01-2024
Bachelors Degree - Hotel Management
Banglore University
Banglore01-2021
Skills
- menu planning
- Stock control and ordering
- Health and safety compliance
- Care home catering and meal preparation
- Quality assurance
- Modified and special diets
- Food hygiene and HACCP
- Cleaning and sanitising methods
Certification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Food Allergy and Intolerance certificate
- Care Certificate-2023
Additional Information
- Valid UK skilled worker visa
- Willing to relocate across the UK
- Available for full-time work,including weekends.
Timeline
Chef
Gables Nursing Home
03.2025 - Current
Chef
Headingley Nursing Home
06.2024 - 02.2025
Kitchen Assistant
Indian Pakwan
12.2023 - 06.2024
Food and Beverage Assistant
Indian Tiffin Room
03.2023 - 11.2023
Commis Chef
Kanthari Restaurant and Banquets
11.2021 - 11.2022
Intern Trainee
Club Mahindra white meadows
07.2019 - 10.2019
MSC - International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Leeds Beckett University
Bachelors Degree - Hotel Management
Banglore University