ABINATHAB ARULANANTHAM
TRAINEE COOKE
AL NAHDA,SHARJAH
Summary
Emerging Cooking Assistant prepares food and performs cooking activities using standardized recipes, proper food service and food safety procedures to help kitchen run smoothly. Assists head cook in implementing food service program and overall kitchen operations. Consistently maintains high standards in food handling, sanitation and work performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cooking Assistant
Wonder hotel
Colombo-3, Western province
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Rotated stock and conducted inventory of food items and supplies to determine purchase needs.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
- Collaborated with advanced skilled and experienced cooks to prepare high-quality meals.
- Monitored and documented time and temperature of food and appliances to minimize waste.
- Coordinated with head cook to create meal plans, schedules and other kitchen and food preparation-related items.
- Labeled and stored food in refrigerator, cooler or freezer to maximize freshness and support food safety.
- Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Ordered food and supplies based on detailed inventories and changing restaurant needs.
Cooking Assistant
Full moon garden banquette hotel
Kattunayaka, Sri Lanka, Western province
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Rotated stock and conducted inventory of food items and supplies to determine purchase needs.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Worked closely with head chef to create banquet menu for [Number] wedding guests.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
Cooking Trainee
Roo Mansala Boutique Villa
Dambulla , Central Province
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seventh Day Adventist High College
Kandana, Sri Lanka. 01.2006 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Hotel School
Samudra Training Hotel,
Colombo-3, Sri Lanka 01.2018 - 05.2018
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Safe food storage
Safe food handling
Food assembly
Plating and presentation
Timeline
Cooking Assistant
Wonder hotel
01.2021 - 08.2021
Cooking Assistant
Full moon garden banquette hotel
01.2019 - 10.2020
Cooking Trainee
Roo Mansala Boutique Villa
06.2018 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts - Hotel School
Samudra Training Hotel,
01.2018 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Seventh Day Adventist High College
01.2006 - 12.2016