THABRESH KHADRI
Nottingham,NGM
Summary
Creative Chef with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Functions as a vital team member that performs well under pressure. History maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding expectations for food quality, safety and style. Versed in budgeting, supply management and team building.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef
Antera Kitchen
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2025.03 - Current
- Skilled in crafting wide range of traditional Indian curries, Biryanis, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Successfully planned, executed catering for 120 people on short notice, demonstrating exceptional time management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
- Inspected completed work, stations to verify conformance with standards.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in kitchen area.
Chef
Crispy chicken
Birmingham, West Midland
2024.08 - 2025.02
- Preparing variety of grilled dishes to perfection.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Created estimates of food, labor costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items.
- Built attractive displays of food items, enticing customers to make additional purchases.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
Cook
Whole Foods Market
London
2022.08 - 2024.08
- Proficient in creating variety of pasta dishes, from traditional classics to inventive creations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetizing menu items.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
- Regularly worked double shifts (2-3 days per week), including during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas, maintaining high energy and contributing to 20% increase in daily sales by supporting staffing needs.
Chef Assistant
Whole Foods Market
High street kensington
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Performed regular kitchen maintenance tasks for well-organized workspace.
- Positioned as evolving leader, distinguish myself through unwavering commitment to continual growth and development
- Regarded as true team player, consistently advocating for, and supporting fellow team members, while leading by example
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimize cross-contamination risks
- Managed cooking equipment maintenance, ensured longevity and functionality.
- Driven by deep passion for food and hospitality, and relentless desire to expand knowledge and skills
- Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target time-frames
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 2020.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Organizational skills
- Forecasting and planning
- Effective communication and detail oriented
- Food safety & hygiene expert
- Company quality standards
- Fast learner
- Inspiring leadership
- Food plating and presentation
- Food storage principles
- Excellent attention to detail
Certification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (Catering)
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
- Allergen Awareness
- Respectful Workplace
- Waste Diversion: Composting and Recycling
- Waste Diversion: Food Donation
- Waste diversion: Waste Basics
Affiliations
- Repairing electronic items
Timeline
Chef
Antera Kitchen
2025.03 - Current
Chef
Crispy chicken
2024.08 - 2025.02
Cook
Whole Foods Market
2022.08 - 2024.08
Chef Assistant
Whole Foods Market
2022.03 - 2022.08
Master of Science - Computer Science
Northumbria University
2020.01 - 2022.01