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PRADEEP Kumar  Jayaraj

PRADEEP Kumar Jayaraj

GEORGE TOWN,Grand Cayman

Summary

Over 16 years of Experience in various hotels and popular restaurants Good administrative skills Ability to solve problems Interpersonal skills Inquisitiveness to learn new things Ability to work under pressure Open to feedback and flexible Effective team player.

Enthusiastic professional eager to manage food and related costs, procedures, quality and back of house labor and budgets. Reliable, hardworking, and driven to provide guests with top-quality food. Works with professional to develop cost-effective specials and menu changes to achieve maximum sales.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef de Partie

KIMPTON SEAFIRe
Grand cayman , CAYMAN ISLANDS
07.2018 - Current
  • Manage overall kitchen operations .
  • Dealing with guests regarding allergies.
  • Prepared and plated dishes following seasonal menu guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team to ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and ingredients regularly.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and procedures.
  • Monitored food quality to meet the establishment's high standards.
  • Developed daily specials in alignment with guest preferences and trends.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff for smooth service delivery.
  • Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
  • Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
  • Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
  • Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
  • Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to any customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
  • Scheduling,ordering ,managing kitchen stewarding .

.Maintaining hygiene standards

  • Inventory
  • ensure the quality of food delivers to guest

HEAD CHEF

COCONUT JOES
, CAYMAN ISLANDS
02.2014 - 05.2018
  • Controlling and directing the food preparation process
  • Creating new menus, recipes and developing dishes in high quality
  • Team Management skills
  • Determining food inventory needs and stocking and ordering
  • High level of attention to details
  • Adaptability the change will and embrace the new idea of the process
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

LINE COOK

BEACHES BAR AND GRILL
, CAYMAN ISLANDS
10.2013 - 02.2014
  • Setting up the station
  • Preparing food on the line in grilling, cold station, sauté

LINE COOK

CIMBOCO
, CAYMAN ISLANDS
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Extensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations
  • Handle high volume - gas range preparation and execution
  • Ensuring all orders are cooked promptly and accurately up to perfection

DEMI-CHEF DE PARTIE

HYATT REGENCY
, INDIA
04.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for completing mise-en-place
  • To learn, record skills and recipes from other team members
  • Liaison with the executive chef and sous chef to implement a new menu /dishes /system whatever applicable.
  • Be flexible and willing to help the kitchen during the busy time if required

CHEF - COMMIS II

FUSION 9
, INDIA
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Worked in pasta station
  • Responsible for preparing mise-en-place and setting up the station for service
  • Deliver good quality foods

CHEF - COMMIS II

ABU PALACE
, INDIA
03.2010 - 10.2010
  • Responsible for mise-en-place and Alacarte Orders of Pastry and Western Kitchen.
  • To ensure prep and cook food for Alacarte & Banquets as well.

CHEF - II

QAHWA
BANGALORE, INDIA
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Worked in Bakery, Pastry, and Western Kitchen.
  • IN charge of Bakery Production and Pastry.
  • Setting up Station and work in Alacarte.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Hotel Annamalai International
12.2007 - 03.2008

CHEF-COMMI-I

ABU PALACE
CHENNAI, INDIA
  • Worked in Pastry Kitchen
  • Responsible for Alacarte and Banquets events.
  • Station setup for Pastry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

National College of Arts & Science
Chennai, India

Higher Secondary -

St. Gabriel's Higher Secondary School
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety compliance
  • Culinary training
  • Quality control
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative problem solving
  • Adaptability to change
  • Stress management
  • Effective communication
  • Special events
  • Team management
  • Portion standards
  • Ingredient sourcing

Training

  • 2012, Basic Life Support [Life Saver Certificate]
  • 2011, Hygiene & Safety Foundation Course
  • 2010, Basic Food Hygiene
  • Hotel Annamalai International, 12/01/07, 03/01/08

Personal Information

  • Age: 34
  • Date of Birth: 12/03/88
  • Nationality: INDIAN

Timeline

Chef de Partie

KIMPTON SEAFIRe
07.2018 - Current

HEAD CHEF

COCONUT JOES
02.2014 - 05.2018

LINE COOK

BEACHES BAR AND GRILL
10.2013 - 02.2014

LINE COOK

CIMBOCO
02.2013 - 10.2013

DEMI-CHEF DE PARTIE

HYATT REGENCY
04.2011 - 01.2013

CHEF - COMMIS II

FUSION 9
10.2010 - 03.2011

CHEF - COMMIS II

ABU PALACE
03.2010 - 10.2010

CHEF - II

QAHWA
08.2009 - 02.2010

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Hotel Annamalai International
12.2007 - 03.2008

CHEF-COMMI-I

ABU PALACE

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

National College of Arts & Science

Higher Secondary -

St. Gabriel's Higher Secondary School
PRADEEP Kumar Jayaraj