Uchechukwu Kingsley
Dubai ,Uae
Summary
Experienced culinary specialist focused on delivering high-quality food preparation and presentation. Capable of improving menu offerings through innovative methods and meticulous execution. Committed to maintaining kitchen excellence and encouraging a collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef de parte
Ayla beach club
Dubai , UAE
2025.01 - Current
- Execute daily food preparation and managed duties assigned by superiors to uphold restaurant standards and quality.
- Execute daily tasks according to instructions and recommendations from immediate superiors.
- Coordinate daily tasks with sous chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Supervise junior chefs and commis to ensure high standards of culinary preparation.
- Estimate daily production needs and ensure quality of raw and cooked food products to uphold standards.
- Ensured production preparation and presentation of food consistently meets highest quality standards.
- Ensure optimal guest satisfaction and quality by managing food costs effectively.
- Execute comprehensive knowledge of standard procedures and policies regarding food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation.
- Demonstrate understanding of all menu items and their recipes. Assisted in following preservation methods to maintain food quality. Supported team members in achieving presentation standards.
Chef de parte
Blu oasis hotel and resort
Dubai , Uae
2023.10 - 2024.11
- Craft high-quality dishes within specialty section, ensuring exceptional presentation and flavour profiles.
- Facilitated collaboration between executive chef and sous chef to define innovative menu concepts and develop exquisite dishes.
- Managed health and safety practices to ensure compliance and reduce workplace risks.
Chef de parte ( grill)
Blu club
Dubai , UAE
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Engaged in team discussions and utilised culinary expertise to prepare menus that cater to various dietary preferences and trends.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
Chef de parte
Phantom house ( Arabic club)
Dubai , Uae
2020.05 - 2022.10
- 1.Put effort in optimizing cooking process with attention to speed and quality
- 2.Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
- 3.Help to maintain climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
- 2.Ensure adequacy of supplies during cooking stations.
- 3.Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)
- 4.Following guidance of executive or sous chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes.
Demi chef de parte(grill)
Mama's bite
Dubai , UAE
2018.10 - 2020.01
- 1.Ensuring that there's standards set to satisfy consumer taste is achieved
- 2.Maintaining quality and presentation of all food served and expedition thereof.
- 3.Following all USPH and HACCP procedures in all food production and galley maintenance.
- 4.Assisting first cook in directing and leading assistant cooks and trainees
Commi1
Lulu's kitchen
Dubai , Uae
2018.01 - 2019.01
- 1.Assisting in food preparation process.
- 2.Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes.
- 3.Preparing vegetables, meats and fish.
- 4.Assisting other Chefs.
- 5.Helping with deliveries and restocking.
- 6.Assisting with stock rotation and Cleaning stations
Education
Higher National Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
Nigerian institute of technology and environmental studies
Benue state 2017-09
Skills
- Stress management
- Health and safety awareness
- Sanitation compliance
- Grilling expertise
- Cold food prep
- PIC CERTIFIED
- Portion control expertise
Timeline
Chef de parte
Ayla beach club
2025.01 - Current
Chef de parte
Blu oasis hotel and resort
2023.10 - 2024.11
Chef de parte ( grill)
Blu club
2022.10 - 2023.10
Chef de parte
Phantom house ( Arabic club)
2020.05 - 2022.10
Demi chef de parte(grill)
Mama's bite
2018.10 - 2020.01
Commi1
Lulu's kitchen
2018.01 - 2019.01
Higher National Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
Nigerian institute of technology and environmental studies