Dogukan Karatekin
Chef
Washington,DC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
KocaToros Restaurant
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Chef
Ozlem Restaurant
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Acikogretim High School
05.2001 -
Foreign Trade
Yasar University
Izmir/ Turkey06.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Ingredients Preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Process Improvement
- Frying and sautéing
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Effective Communication
Certification
Chef Certification Halk Egitim Merkezi
Timeline
Grill Cook
KocaToros Restaurant
04.2020 - 01.2021
Chef Certification Halk Egitim Merkezi
03-2019
Chef
Ozlem Restaurant
02.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Acikogretim High School
05.2001 -
Foreign Trade
Yasar University