Rajendra Singh
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
- Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in food preparation techniques, meat butchery, and food hygiene standards. Adept at problem-solving in high-stress environments and handling customer complaints efficiently. Proven expertise in recipes and menu planning, food plating and presentation, and kitchen cleaning protocols. Skilled in crew scheduling and supervision, staff training, and rota planning. Knowledgeable in employment law, inventory control, purchasing decision-making, and computer literacy. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene while ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant kitchen manager
Tabelz Food Company
Famous Daves Forsan Central Mall Adu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored portion sizes, reducing waste significantly.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness for a safe working environment.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Improved food quality by implementing new cooking techniques and recipes.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
Senior Kitchen Crew
F&B Famous Daves Resturant
Abu Dhabi, Tablez Food Company
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Addressed questions, concerns and complaints of customers.
- Prepared tea, coffee and carbonated beverages for customers.
- Adhered to strict hygiene practices while handling food ensuring safety at all times.
- Shared product knowledge to answer customer questions and make suggestions.
Commis chef
changes golden Dragons Asian Cosine
Dubai, IMG World of Adventure
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Kitchen supervisor
La mention banquet
New Delhi , India
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Enforced health and safety regulations and restaurant standards by supervising food preparation.
- Ordered supplies to maintain optimum inventory level.
- Oversaw portion control measures, reducing food waste significantly.
Cook
Red Chili Restaurant Panjabi Bagh club
New Delhi , india
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
- Cultivated relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Minimised food waste with FIFO system, verifying all ingredients stored at correct temperatures.
Cook
India Habitat center
New Delhi, india
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
- Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
Education
High School Diploma -
P.I.C. JOGIMADHI PAURI GARHWAL
ALMODA 04.2001 -
Skills
- Problem-Solving in high-stress environments
- Employment law understanding
- Food Hygiene
- Rota planning
- Meat butchery
- Computer literacy
- Food preparation techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Purchasing decision-making
- Crew scheduling and supervision
- Food hygiene standards
- Handling customer complaints
- Inventory control knowledge
- Staff training
- Cooking
Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- COOKING
- PLYING
- TRIVELING
Timeline
Assistant kitchen manager
Tabelz Food Company
07.2023 - Current
Senior Kitchen Crew
F&B Famous Daves Resturant
04.2021 - 06.2023
Commis chef
changes golden Dragons Asian Cosine
07.2018 - 01.2020
Kitchen supervisor
La mention banquet
01.2010 - 01.2017
Cook
Red Chili Restaurant Panjabi Bagh club
01.2009 - 01.2010
Cook
India Habitat center
01.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
P.I.C. JOGIMADHI PAURI GARHWAL
04.2001 -
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