Akanksha Meshram
Nagpur,Maharashtra
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Omni Hotels & Resorts
New Orleans, LA
04.2025 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Housekeeper
Sofitel Hotel
Queenstown New Zealand
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.
Chef
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Tirpude College of Hotel Management
Nagpur2019
High School Diploma -
Bipin Krishna Bose Vidya Bhavan
Nagpur2015
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Effective communications
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen management
- Food quality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2025 - Current
Chef
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
03.2024 - 03.2025
Housekeeper
Sofitel Hotel
01.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Tirpude College of Hotel Management
High School Diploma -
Bipin Krishna Bose Vidya Bhavan