Sheik Abdulla Maraickayar
Nottingham
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in South and North Indian cuisine, specializing in food preparation and safety protocols. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and foster teamwork in fast-paced kitchen settings. Expertise in kitchen tool utilization, cost reduction, and effective multitasking to optimize operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards while driving culinary innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
South Indian Chef
Jhss Pvt Ltd
Nottingham, United Kingdom
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in restaurant promotional events, showcasing culinary expertise.
- Experimented on classic recipes, creating innovative fusion dishes.
- Procured fresh ingredients from local vendors to maintain authenticity of dishes.
- Prepared traditional Indian sauces, ensuring consistency and taste.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for kitchen hygiene and safety.
- Catered special dietary requests with customised meal preparations.
Head Chef
Classy Bites
Sharjah
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: The Real Desi Bites Indian Restaurant
- Arranged for Kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when necessary.
- Checked for compliance in the preparation of menu items and special requests from customers.
- Maintained a well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Was in charge of hiring, training, and managing all kitchen staff, as well as employee development, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- In charge of scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to ensure a fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- The Real Desi Bites Indian Restaurant
Chef
Restoran Al Noor
Ipoh
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Kept track of line processes to ensure that quality, quantity, and presentation remained consistent.
- In charge of all Kitchen operations on a daily basis.
- Advise Kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.
- Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including personnel, human resources, catering, and food safety in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Indian Chef
Bawarchi Indian Restaurant
Sunnyvale, USA
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Actively participated in the development of restaurant and event catering menus.
- Was in charge of scheduling and receiving food and beverage deliveries while staying within the food cost and budget.
- Created recipes and menus using my knowledge of market demand and culinary trends.
- Prepared dishes and entrees in the Indian culture's tradition, using a variety of spices, rubs, and marinades.
- Food preparation techniques
- Excellent customer service
- Team building & Flexibility
- South and north indian cuisine
- Knowledge of kitchen tools
- Computer literate
Indian Cook
Dosa Place
Sunnyvale, USA
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Interacted with customers in a pleasant manner while taking orders, promoting a positive image for the company.
- Answered questions about ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of menus, services, and promotions available to assist customers and team members.
- Prepared and served meals based on the needs of specific guests.
- Ensured that the dining and food service areas were kept clean, safe, and sanitary.
- I have well experience in indian kitchen both south and north indian curries and different type of biryanies excellent hyderabathi, ambur and pulav, meals, variety of dosa breakfast, snacks, indo-chinese, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Khadir Mohideen College
Adirampattinam, TN 09.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Excellent customer service
- Team building & Flexibility
- South and north indian cuisine
- Knowledge of kitchen tools
- Computer literate
- Trained in food safety guidelines
- Cost reduction
- Multitasking & prioritization
Additional Information
Trained in food safety guidelines, Cost reduction, Multitasking & prioritization
Timeline
South Indian Chef
Jhss Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Classy Bites
01.2013 - 12.2016
Chef
Restoran Al Noor
01.2010 - 12.2012
Indian Chef
Bawarchi Indian Restaurant
01.2007 - 12.2010
Indian Cook
Dosa Place
01.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Khadir Mohideen College
09.2000 - 06.2002
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