NAVEEN POKHRIYAL
Abu Dhabi, i-Card Building Number 4(UAE)
Summary
Dedicated Cook skilled in food safety and culinary techniques. Maintains high hygiene standards while preparing fresh, quality meals. Collaborates effectively with kitchen staff to enhance service efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
ADNH
ABU DHABI, UAE
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Coordinated work of kitchen helpers keeping spaces clean, stocked and tidy.
- Successfully increased revenue by sourcing alternative suppliers to reduce kitchen expenses.
Chef de Partie
COMMO FACILITY MANAGRMENT SREVICE
MUSCAT, OMAN
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Worked with sous chef to manage day-to-day rostering of catering team.
- Planned dishes to reduce food costs and maximise gross profits.
Demi Chef De Partie
THE DIET FOOD RESTAURANT
SHARJAH, UAE
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked with experienced chefs to learn requirements of different cooking stations and dishes.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to produce batches of identical entrees and sides.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
- Managed mise en place for assigned stations, guaranteeing efficient service during peak hours.
- Received, recorded and accounted for supplies and deliveries.
Commis Chef 1
EMIRATES FLIGHT CATERING GROUP
DUBAI , UAE
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
Commis Chef 2
ARMED FORCERS OFFICERS CLUB & HOTEL
ABU DHABI, UAE
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Assisted head chefs with menu creation, exercising creativity and forward-planning skills.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Managed ingredient deliveries and stock rotation, maintaining optimum product quality.
- Mopped and swept kitchen areas and storage rooms according to established cleaning schedule.
Cook's Assistant
MA KALINGA FAMILY RESTAURANT
RISHIKESH , INDIAN
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for high-volume service periods.
- Prepared a variety of sauces, soups, and salads, following precise culinary techniques.
- Assisted head chef with meal preparation, adhering strictly to recipes and dietary requirements.
- Helped kitchen team prioritise and complete high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
Education
A-Levels -
High School Passed
UttarakhandSkills
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen management
- Recipe adherence
- Cooking
- Knife handling
- Butchery
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Cook
ADNH
11.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
COMMO FACILITY MANAGRMENT SREVICE
12.2021 - 03.2023
Demi Chef De Partie
THE DIET FOOD RESTAURANT
01.2021 - 11.2021
Commis Chef 1
EMIRATES FLIGHT CATERING GROUP
12.2017 - 12.2019
Commis Chef 2
ARMED FORCERS OFFICERS CLUB & HOTEL
09.2015 - 07.2017
Cook's Assistant
MA KALINGA FAMILY RESTAURANT
01.2013 - 06.2015
A-Levels -
High School Passed