Shiva Singh
Dubai
Summary
Experienced cook with 2 years in professional kitchens, specializing in French, Mediterranean cuisine. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene in fast-paced environments. Constantly improving my skills and delivering exceptional dishes. Seeking to contribute creativity and technical expertise to a dynamic kitchen team.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis 1 - Bq Kitchen And Bar
Habtoor place
Dubai, UAE
06.2025 - Current
- Helped kitchen team prioritise and complete high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve high-quality, precise plating and presentation standards.
- Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage.
- Worked well independently, effectively managing dish cleaning and waste control workload.
- Monitored stock rotation to minimise spoilage and ensure the freshness of ingredients used in cooking.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to comply with food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for high-volume service periods.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering suggestions based on customer feedback and ingredient availability.
Commis 2
BQ Restaurant
Dubai
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Manage the breakfast buffet operation and assist in the French à la carte service.
- Prepare food for service, ensuring that all dishes meet high-quality and presentation standards.
- Receive deliveries, verify the quality of items, and ensure that all orders are correct.
- Collaborate with the Chef de Partie (CDP) in creating new menu items and regularly updating the buffet offerings.
- Conduct inventory checks of restaurant supplies and notify the supervisor when stock levels are low.
- Maintain high standards in line with the Executive Chef's instructions.
- Perform basic kitchen tasks (chopping, slicing, sautéing, baking, etc.).
- Conduct daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks and proper food storage.
- Ensure cleanliness in the assigned section and assist with overall kitchen hygiene.
- Identify and report kitchen hazards or equipment issues.
- Follow restaurant standards and recipe instructions, maintaining safety and hygiene.
- Habtoor Palace (Hilton Al Habtoor City)
Industrial Trainee
Vivanta by Taj (IHCL)
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Interned in Tamari (Pan-Asian) and Latitude Restaurant (Continental).
- Assisted in preparing mise en place.
- Learned to efficiently organize and prepare ingredients for various kitchen stations.
- Gained hands-on experience with cooking techniques and kitchen tools.
- Developed an understanding of kitchen safety, hygiene, and operational workflows.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory and ensuring the timely availability of ingredients.
- Collaborated with chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations and quality control.
Kitchen ODC
Taj Krishna
- Assisted the hotel staff with mise en place and monitored dishes.
- Gained hands-on experience in both Pan-Asian and Continental cuisines, assisting in food prep and presentation.
- Learned cooking techniques like grilling, sautéing, steaming, and stir-frying.
- Assisted in mise en place, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours, improving teamwork and time management.
- ITC Kakatiya
Education
Bachelor's - catering technology and culinary arts
Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts
Hyderabad01.2019
Intermediate - 12th Grade
Sri Gayatri College
01.2019
High school or equivalent -
Krishnavani Talent School
01.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Good communication skills
- Food hygiene
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Menu planning
- Knife handling
- Time management
- Waste control
- High-volume service
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Bhojpuri
Awards
- 1st Prize - District-Level Karate Event, Mahbubnagar, 2012
- 1st Prize - District-Level Karate Event, Mahbubnagar, 2014
- 1st Prize - 4x100 Relay, Inter-College Sports Meet, Osmania University, 2014
- 2nd Prize - Kabaddi, Inter-College Sports Meet, Osmania University, 2014
References
- Ravi Kanpal, Sous Chef, Hilton al Habtoor Palace, +971582423559, Chef.irdhilton@hiltonalhabtoorcity.com
- VIsnu Teja, Sous Chef, Al Habtoor Palace, +971545493141, BQ.kitchen@habtoorpalace.com
Custom Section
Experienced cook with 2 years in professional kitchens, specializing in French, Mediterranean cuisine. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene in fast-paced environments. Constantly improving my skills and delivering exceptional dishes. Seeking to contribute creativity and technical expertise to a dynamic kitchen team.
Timeline
Commis 1 - Bq Kitchen And Bar
Habtoor place
06.2025 - Current
Commis 2
BQ Restaurant
08.2022 - 06.2025
Industrial Trainee
Vivanta by Taj (IHCL)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Kitchen ODC
Taj Krishna
Bachelor's - catering technology and culinary arts
Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts
Intermediate - 12th Grade
Sri Gayatri College
High school or equivalent -
Krishnavani Talent School