Naveen Santhanam
George Town
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Westin Hotel
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Cook
Market Street Group
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Line Cook
PAPERMANS COFFEE HOUSE
02.2013 - 07.2020
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
TAMILNADU05.2008
DIPLOMA IN CATERING - Culinary Arts
CIT TAMILNADU
COIMBATORE06.2003
Skills
- Ingredient Inspection
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient Preparation
- Portioning
Timeline
Line Cook
Westin Hotel
04.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Market Street Group
01.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
PAPERMANS COFFEE HOUSE
02.2013 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA IN CATERING - Culinary Arts
CIT TAMILNADU
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