Pradeep Kumar
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in Arabic and other departments within hospitals, hotels, and catering sectors in Gulf countries (Abu Dhabi & Kuwait). Highly motivated and energetic, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Known for a sincere and humble personality, a strong work ethic, a focus on guest satisfaction, and a commitment to achieving excellence for the organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Chef
SAIF HOSPITAL, RAS AL KHAIMAH
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversaw culinary operations for a 200 bed hospital, managing a team of kitchen staff
- Designed and implemented menus adhering to specific medical diets, meeting both patient needs and nutritional guidelines
- Collaborated with dietitians to ensure meals were tailored to individual patient requirements
- Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste while maintaining high food quality
- Trained staff on food safety standards
- Introduced a seasonal menu rotation, enhancing patient satisfaction
- Managed budgets of achieving cost savings of through efficient sourcing and waste reduction
- Prepared high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to dietary guidelines
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, passing routine inspections with no violations
- Assisted in menu revisions based on patient feedback and seasonal ingredient availability
- Ensuring consistently the highest standard of service has been maintained
- Ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the functions
- To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit
- Supports and assists with new menus, concepts for Party
- Identifying the Store and Vegetables requisitions by analyzing BEO on a daily basis
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- To work closely each event to ensure that function runs smoothly
- Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
Executive Chef
HEATHPOINT HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw culinary operations for a 150 bed hospital, managing a team of kitchen staff
- Designed and implemented menus adhering to specific medical diets, meeting both patient needs and nutritional guidelines
- Collaborated with dietitians to ensure meals were tailored to individual patient requirements
- Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste while maintaining high food quality
- Trained staff on food safety standards
- Introduced a seasonal menu rotation, enhancing patient satisfaction
- Managed budgets of achieving cost savings of through efficient sourcing and waste reduction
- Prepared high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to dietary guidelines
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, passing routine inspections with no violations
- Assisted in menu revisions based on patient feedback and seasonal ingredient availability
- Ensuring consistently the highest standard of service has been maintained
- Ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the functions
- To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit
- Supports and assists with new menus, concepts for Party
- Identifying the Store and Vegetables requisitions by analyzing BEO on a daily basis
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- To work closely each event to ensure that function runs smoothly
- Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
Executive Chef
SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL
Abu Dhabi
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Menu Planning and Development
- Food Preparation and Quality Assurance
- Compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene Standards
- Patient-Centered Meal Service
- Staff Management and Training
- Inventory and Cost Control
- Communication and Collaboration
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Oriental Chef
Abu Dhabi National Hotel (ADNH) ADCO CLUB
Abu Dhabi
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Ensuring consistently the highest standard of service has been maintained
- Ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the functions
- To ensure that all completed jobs are fully checked off before it leaves the unit
- Supports and assists with new menus, concepts for the Party
- Identifying the Store and Vegetables requisitions by analyzing BEO on a daily basis
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- To work closely with the Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that function runs smoothly
- Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage and spoilage
- To supervise the activities of all the Commis Chefs & Kitchen Porters during the shift
- Maintaining HACCP standard according to the set guidelines by the Abu Dhabi Municipality
- Consult and check on daily requirements, function and last minute events
- I have been awarded safety employee for the month of September 2015
Demi Chef
PARAGON HOTEL
Abu Dhabi
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Work as a Demi Chef in Arabic & All Dept
- And preparing Room Service orders
- Responsible in making different food for international Buffet, Room service & Banquet Parties
Demi Chef
AL-ESSA CATERING COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Prepare and cook foods according to the order or demand either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Arabic Cook
ZAHRA CAFÉ RESTAURANT
Kuwait
02.2003 - 03.2006
Commis 1 (Chinese and Indian)
MAYFAIR HOTEL
Cochin, India
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assists kitchen staff in maintaining high cuisine standards for function clients as well as delegates
COMM 11
RUKMINI HOTEL
Cochin, India
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Support the executive chef, sous chef, line chefs as well as other kitchen employees in food production
- Preparing different foods, for example vegetables, meats and others
Education
Certified course in cookery - cookery
Consult Inn Institute
Cochin, KeralaDiploma In Hotel Management - undefined
Institute Of Basic And Vocational Education
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Microsoft Office
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Leadership Characteristics
- Motivation Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Goal Oriented
- Team Leadership
- Willingness to Learn
- Desire to Grow
- Extensive Customer Service Experience
- Think Fast
- Make Quick Decisions
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- Crisis management
- Produce purchasing
- Conflict Resolution
- Seasonal menu planning
Languages
Arabic
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Custom
- C.O.S.H.H Awareness training
- First Aid Training
- Firefighting Training
- Team Building Training
- Passed PIC under Dubai Municipality
- Completed certificate course in Food hygiene training (The Royal Environmental health institute of Scotland)
- Facility Management and Safety Training
- PIS under Dubai Municipality
- Food Safety Training
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T5571096
- Date of birth: 01/27/79
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Executive Chef
SAIF HOSPITAL, RAS AL KHAIMAH
07.2021 - 01.2025
Executive Chef
HEATHPOINT HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Chef
SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 05.2019
Oriental Chef
Abu Dhabi National Hotel (ADNH) ADCO CLUB
06.2014 - 07.2017
Demi Chef
PARAGON HOTEL
04.2010 - 05.2014
Demi Chef
AL-ESSA CATERING COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2009
Arabic Cook
ZAHRA CAFÉ RESTAURANT
02.2003 - 03.2006
Commis 1 (Chinese and Indian)
MAYFAIR HOTEL
01.2002 - 01.2003
COMM 11
RUKMINI HOTEL
01.2001 - 01.2002
Diploma In Hotel Management - undefined
Institute Of Basic And Vocational Education
Certified course in cookery - cookery
Consult Inn Institute
Similar Profiles
Shahzad Ahmad RanaShahzad Ahmad Rana
Chief Engineer at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Ras Al KaimahChief Engineer at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Ras Al Kaimah
Farhad Valiyakath HaneefaFarhad Valiyakath Haneefa
Pharmacy Technician at Al Salama Pharmacy,Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahPharmacy Technician at Al Salama Pharmacy,Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah
Nuning SunarniNuning Sunarni
Account Payable at Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa LLCAccount Payable at Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa LLC
MOHAMMED ANEES AKBARMOHAMMED ANEES AKBAR
Optometrist at Al Jaber OpticalOptometrist at Al Jaber Optical
SANTHOSHKUMAR BOOPATHYSANTHOSHKUMAR BOOPATHY
Senior Project Manager at Siemens Industrial LLCSenior Project Manager at Siemens Industrial LLC