Twinkle Kulshrestha
Southend-on-Sea,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and passionate culinary professional with a high-energy personality and a proven ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional time management and adaptability in the kitchen, effectively assisting sous-chefs while working independently. Eager to leverage fast learning skills and passion for cuisine to contribute to innovative culinary environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Commis Chef
Holiday Inn, Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
2026.05 - Current
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation.
- Supported dish development, resulting in varied menu options.
- Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
- Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work area.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
Chef de Partie
The Angel Inn
Shoeburyness
2025.03 - 2026.05
- Manage specific section of kitchen (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry, fish, or vegetable).
- Prepare and cook menu items to highest standards.
- Supervise and train junior staff (commis chefs) in their section.
- Ensure food preparation and storage areas meet hygiene and health standards.
- Monitor portion control and minimize waste.
- Assist with development and testing of new dishes.
- Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain consistency and quality.
- Ensure all food is prepared and served on time.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of station.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines strictly.
Chef de Partie
Six by Nico
Canary Wharf, London
2024.10 - 2025.02
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to highest standard and within designated time frame.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their skills and expertise.
- Assist in organizing and optimizing kitchen operations, including stock control/rotation, ordering and minimizing food waste.
- Receive and process deliveries of food and equipment and storing appropriately; ensuring food items are labelled correctly to avoid cross contamination.
- Support Head Chef with ordering products from designated suppliers when required.
Chef de Partie
Roast Restaurant
London
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Preparing Afternoon Tea.
- Plating food creatively and maximizing customer enjoyment.
- Ensure consistency of food quality and presentation.
- Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking foods.
- Creating prep lists for the kitchen crew.
- Maintaining standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
- Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift.
Chef de Partie
Roslin Beach Hotel
Southend on Sea
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting high quality dishes within the specialty section.
- Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
- Assisting with the management of health and safety and food hygiene practices.
- Monitoring portion and waste control.
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
Pastry Chef
Creamy Cakes
Vadodara, Gujarat
2019.02 - 2023.11
- Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
- Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
Assistant Teacher
Billabong International School
Vadodara, Gujarat
2017.03 - 2017.08
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
- Help teachers with record keeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.
- Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment, such as computers.
- Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips.
Education
Higher Secondary School - Gujarat Board
Sayaji High School
Vadodara, GujaratSenior Secondary School - Gujarat Board
Gurukul Vidyapeeth VTC
Surat, GujaratSkills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time Management
- Work Independently
- Sous-Chef assistance
- Adaptability in the kitchen
- High-Energy personality
- Passionate about cuisine
LANGUAGES KNOWN
English.
Hindi.
Gujarati.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Cooking., Painting., Exploring New Places., Watching Movies.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Commis Chef
Holiday Inn, Southend Airport
2026.05 - Current
Chef de Partie
The Angel Inn
2025.03 - 2026.05
Chef de Partie
Six by Nico
2024.10 - 2025.02
Chef de Partie
Roast Restaurant
2024.05 - 2024.09
Chef de Partie
Roslin Beach Hotel
2024.03 - 2024.04
Pastry Chef
Creamy Cakes
2019.02 - 2023.11
Assistant Teacher
Billabong International School
2017.03 - 2017.08
Senior Secondary School - Gujarat Board
Gurukul Vidyapeeth VTC
Higher Secondary School - Gujarat Board
Sayaji High School