TANAKA SAMANTHA CHAPUKA
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience coordinating kitchen operations, optimizing inventory, and ensuring food safety and quality standards. Skilled in supplier relations and enhancing culinary experiences through effective management. Passionate about fostering culinary talent and promoting excellence in hospitality education, with a focus on French, Italian, and Continental cuisines. Committed to supporting culinary leadership and driving student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Coordinator
HTMI Switzerland Dubai
Dubai
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Coordinate preparation of dishes by students and keep a close eye on food handling for safety purposes.
- Manage and coordinate the learning and development of 20+ culinary students, ensuring successful completion of practical assignments and fostering skill development.
- Monitor kitchen area to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
- Maintain high kitchen standards in terms of ingredients quality, safety, sanitation and implementing surface and equipment cleaning.
- Coordinate with chef instructors concerning recipes and ingredients.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Manage inventory and ordering, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with culinary instructors for improved lesson design and delivery standards.
- Lead practical classes on culinary techniques.
- Equip students with essential kitchen safety knowledge to prevent accidents in the home kitchen.
- Organise field trips to educational hospitality fairs.
- Guide students on proper use of kitchen tools reducing instances of misuse.
- Plan termly assessments, evaluating student progress effectively.
- Maintain course records covering attendance, participation and grades.
Culinary Intern
W hotel, Mina Seyahi
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Assisted in large-scale catering events, ensuring successful execution.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
3rd commis chef
Pizzaro
Dubai
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene for a safe working environment.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations within the kitchen, minimising accidents at work place.
- Improved food quality with proper storage and handling of raw materials.
- Followed strict standards of personal hygiene ensuring health safety guidelines were met.
- Achieved efficient kitchen operations by preparing ingredients for Chefs.
- Developed understanding of various cooking techniques whilst assisting senior chefs.
Trainee Chef
STARS N BARS RESTAURANT
Dubai
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Sanitized fruits and vegetables
- Seasoned and marinated meats, poultry and fish
- Accurately portioned ingredients and assist with preparation of American and Latin American dishes
- Maintained and cleaned kitchen appliances including grills, ovens and stoves
Education
Diploma in Hospitality - Commercial Cookery, IVQ Level II in Food Production and Culinary Arts
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CULINARY ARTS
Dubai, UAE 06.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
- Culinary/Kitchen management
- Team Player
- Event coordination
- Cost control management
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food preparation techniques
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 01/30/95
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital status: Single
Custom
- Lina Yousif, HR, Media One Hotel, Dubai, +971558832280, Lina@mediaonehotel.com
- Connor Lamb, Institute Director, HTMI Switzerland Dubai, Dubai, +971509101597, Connor.Lamb@htmidubai.com
Timeline
Culinary Intern
W hotel, Mina Seyahi
02.2024 - 07.2024
Culinary Coordinator
HTMI Switzerland Dubai
09.2021 - 04.2025
3rd commis chef
Pizzaro
01.2021 - 04.2021
Trainee Chef
STARS N BARS RESTAURANT
07.2020 - 09.2020
Diploma in Hospitality - Commercial Cookery, IVQ Level II in Food Production and Culinary Arts
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CULINARY ARTS
06.2020 - 09.2020
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