Yogesh Kumar
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Commis Chef with hands-on experience in both à la carte and bulk food production. Proficient in tandoor, roasting, frying, baking, grilling, and pastry work, with strong knife skills. Knowledgeable in HACCP, ISO 22000 FSMS, FIFO, and storage management, with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Strong team collaborator, with excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Intern
Bab Al Qasr
Abu Dhabi
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for banquets and high tea service.
- Prepared daily mise en place for various kitchen sections.
- Handled store receiving, and ensured compliance with CCPs.
- Arranged walk-in and dry store ingredients systematically.
- Managed ordering and stock rotation using the FIFO system, minimizing waste.
- Collected daily food samples per Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority guidelines.
- Maintained documentation for chillers and freezers.
- Operated chopping machines, ovens, and large cooking equipment.
Culinary Intern
Lovely Sweets
Jalandhar
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the preparation and cooking of traditional and modern Indian desserts.
- Ensured consistent taste, presentation, and adherence to hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with chefs on plating, presentation, and packaging to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supported inventory management, implemented FIFO, and reduced wastage by 12%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, IndiaSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Time management
- HACCP principles
- Presentation skills
- Mise en place
- Knife skills
- Butchery skills
- Cleanliness
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Food preparation
- Dessert making
- Pastry skills
- Purchasing
- High-volume production
- Grill Techniques
Additional Information
- Notice period: 1 month
- Nationality: Indian
- Certification: ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- Languages: English, Hindi (fluent)
- References: Available on request
Timeline
Culinary Intern
Bab Al Qasr
05.2025 - Current
Culinary Intern
Lovely Sweets
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Lovely Professional University