SSENKUNGU IVAN
Dubai
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking, and ambitious commis chef with two years of experience in the culinary industry. Works well under pressure and is able to maintain a positive attitude while meeting tight deadlines. Passionate about creating delicious food that satisfies both the palate and the eye.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Hotel Intertropical
- Set up, prepared, and presented work areas and food dishes in accordance with culinary practices
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and helped run assigned station
- Ensured apt portions, chopping and storage of ingredients as needed for preparation of food items
- Used efficiently kitchen equipments including ovens, grills, fryers, stoves and microwaves
- Worked in hot prep section to prepare basic sauces, classic roast chickens, baked beans, fried rice, fried noodles etc.
Commi 3 chef
Ejadah
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented waste logs, temperature logs and proper cleaning procedures for all kitchen employees
- Ensuring correct stock rotation & minimization of wastage
- Ensuring that the standards of hygiene are maintained Keeping the kitchen tools and appliances clean and ready as per the instruction of the session chef
- Receiving and unpacking the deliveries received at the restaurant before the arrival of session chefs
- Measuring and preparing the ingredients before the restaurant opens up for the day
- Maintaining the stock rotation, which includes using the ingredients before their expiry date.
Commi 3 chef
Legoland hotel
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Proficiently handled multiple tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment
- Uphold high standard of food handling and sanitation within the kitchen
- Learning all positions in the kitchen from prep to lead Preparation, cooking and plating of all hot side dishes Work in all areas of the restaurant under the supervision of the executive chef.
Commi 3 chef
Roxi Cinema City Walk
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared, cooked, and served food while maintaining high quality standards for food preparation and presentation
- Upheld company procedures and executed daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, and food labeling, dating, and storage
- Assisted with acceptance and storage of deliveries; reconciled inventories received with purchase orders and reported damaged goods or discrepancies
- Created and maintained safe working environment in accordance with company policies, and regulatory requirements; removed hazards and identified equipment malfunctions.
Intern chef
Hotel Africana
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Gained valuable knowledge of how kitchens are run and what competencies a chef needs to have to thrive in a kitchen environment
- Helped to prepare kitchen for nightly service
- Maintained high levels of quality and safety within a busy and often high-pressure environment
- Worked under the direction of head Hot kitchen chef and took criticism well
- Was a high-energy, positive addition to the team and helped to maintain team morale.
Education
Skills
- Understanding of food safety in professional kitchen environments
- Knowledgeable of basic and advanced cooking techniques
- Ability to learn new recipes and preparations quickly
- Understanding of flavor profiles and pairings
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to take orders well
- Active listening and advanced interpersonal communication skills
- High-energy team player with great collaboration abilities
- Cooking
- Plating and Presentation
- Supply Restocking
- Plates Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Order Accuracy
- Ingredient Management
- Food Storage Protocol
- Dishwashing
- Chef Support
- Food Preparation Mastery
- Ingredient Preparation
- Cleaning
- Safe Food Handling
Position Applied For
COMMI 2
References
Laiq, +971 50 328 0059 Anthony Prasana, +971 56 157 3964 Sonit Tamang, +971 50 396 8414 Rotomir Jovovic, +971 50 241 9721
Hobbies and Interests
- Creative thinking
- Reading
- Teaching
- Travelling
Timeline
Commi 3 chef
Ejadah
06.2022 - Current
Commi 3 chef
Legoland hotel
01.2022 - 06.2022
Commi 3 chef
Roxi Cinema City Walk
05.2021 - 01.2022
Intern chef
Hotel Africana
04.2016 - 10.2018
Kitchen Helper
Hotel Intertropical
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