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Work History
Education
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Ahmet Melih Curuk

Ahmet Melih Curuk

Naples,FL

Summary

I am a dedicated student in the Department of Food Engineering and Food Science and Technology in Turkey. Specializing in food sanitation, safety, and customer satisfaction, I bring valuable skills honed through practical experience as a line cook in various restaurants in both Turkey and the USA.

I am eager to contribute to your team and assist in achieving its goals. Known for my reliability, I am confident in making a positive impact.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

The TwinEagles Club
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in the daily preparation of food items in accordance with recipes
  • Applied knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, frying, baking and grilling meats and vegetables.

Pizza Maker

The Savory and Sweet Escape
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Followed recipes to produce food products of specified flavor and texture
  • Seasoned dough to make a wide variety of pizzas
  • Highly skilled at multitasking between various tasks such as taking orders, cooking pizzas, cleaning up after closing time.

Cook

Hasan Usta Kebab Restaurant
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.

Food Runner

Hasan Usta Kebab Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Effectively communicated with chefs, servers, and other kitchen staff to deliver meals on time
  • Helped servers by delivering and refilling beverages, pre-bussing tables, and resolving guest requests.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN FOOD ENGINEERING CANDIDATE -

Cukurova University
Adana, Turkey
06.2025

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Food Presentation
  • Fish and Seafood Preparation
  • Cooking Method Accuracy
  • Sous Vide Technique

Certification

  • GMP-Good Manufacturing Practise
  • ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Managment Systems
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Managment System
  • Food Handler Certification

Languages

English
Turkish
German

Timeline

Line Cook

The TwinEagles Club
11.2023 - Current

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022

Line Cook

The Cove Restaurant
06.2021 - 10.2021

Pizza Maker

The Savory and Sweet Escape
06.2020 - 09.2020

Cook

Hasan Usta Kebab Restaurant
01.2019 - 04.2020

Food Runner

Hasan Usta Kebab Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN FOOD ENGINEERING CANDIDATE -

Cukurova University
Ahmet Melih Curuk