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Justinsantiagu s

Chef
Dindigul,TN

Summary

  • Experienced Chef with 12 years of experience in the culinary industry. Proficient in creating and executing menus, managing kitchen staff, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Skilled in a variety of cuisines, including Italian, continental, Asian cuisine. Proven ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Fine- dining expertise
  • Specialty in continental ,Italian &Arabic
  • Team leadership
  • Operation management
  • Effective communication
  • Quality standards
  • To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a Chef, where my culinary skills and creativity can be utilized to provide customers with an unforgettable dining experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Or more Geneva bakery & café
6 2021 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for breakfast and lunch services
  • Developed new recipes and created daily specials
  • Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols
  • Worked closely with the cafe manager to ensure that all dishes were prepared to the highest quality standards
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of orders
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests
  • Managed inventory and ordering, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations
  • Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in food costs.

Chef de partie

Four points by Sheraton
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted Executive Chef with menu development and execution
  • Managed kitchen staff, including training and scheduling
  • Maintained high standards of food quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
  • Assisted with inventory management and ordering
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a la carte, banquet such as marriage, birthday parties, services
  • Developed new recipes and created daily specials
  • Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols
  • Worked closely with the executive chef to ensure that all dishes were prepared to the highest quality standards
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of orders
  • Oversaw daily operations in Executive Chef's absence.

Demi chef de partie

Vox cinemas for soundline
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Prepare the display for the guest
  • Preparing pizza salad sandwiches for the display
  • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
  • Prepare food for service (e.g
  • Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
  • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
  • Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions
  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food
  • Stock inventory appropriately
  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Shop owner

Own fruit shop
01.2016 - 01.2019

Pool galley 2nd cook

Msc poesia cruise ship
08.2015 - 02.2016

work in the buffet area

preparing breakfast ,lunch and dinner

capacity of 3000 passenger

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc fantasia cruise ship
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Must ensure to have recipes of all items required to be prepared during the normal course of duties.
  • Must be familiar with the company standard for all tasks required and, if uncertain on how to proceed, must seek guidance and clarification from the Sous Chef and the CDP, as assigned for all tasks.
  • Responsible for delivering prepared food items to the various food outlets/restaurants in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Provides general assistance to the Sous Chef / CDP

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc lirica cruise ship
11.2012 - 02.2013

Daily preparation of cook food ordered in restaurant and lounge in a timely manner. - Works with other culinary team members to assist where needed. - Sets up workstation, restocks food items throughout the shift and preps food items. - Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specs. - Prep food for events, café and restaurants. - Cleans and maintains proper food safe and sanitary standards

Entrementre 2nd cook

Msc opera cruise ship
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • The 2nd Chef is responsible for familiarizing him/herself with USPH regulations and must carry out job function(s) in accordance thereof.
  • Responsible for the collection of provision orders from the provision area and also for correctly storing the same appropriately
  • Responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in maintaining the state of cleanliness of the Galley and its immediate surroundings, including all equipment utilized in this area.

Grill 2nd cook

Msc musica cruise ship
10.2010 - 06.2011

Prepare daily electronic food requisitions as needed.

• Countercheck deliveries for accuracy.

• Possess the ability to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant, and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.

• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.

• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc lirica cruise ship
10.2009 - 06.2010

Coordinate and supervise all personnel assigned to the section.

• Review recipes on a daily basis.

• Provide food samples, random food tastings, and show plates when requested by a direct supervisor.

• Control production levels.Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.

• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.

• Ensure that the assigned area of responsibility is ready for the announced or unannounced inspection conducted by Ship Management or local authorities

Commis 1

Oasis residential resorts, saad group
09.2006 - 01.2009

Education

Certificate in food & beverage service -

Pannai Hotel Management
Tamilnadu, India
01.2004 - 04.2005

Certificate in food & beverage production -

Tamilnadu Govt ITI
Tamilnadu, India
01.2003 - 04.2005

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Business Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Cost Control

Phone Number

  • 974-31591352
  • 91-6374464853

Email Address

justinsantiagu@yahoo.com

Professional Experience

  • Chef, Or more Geneva bakery & café, Doha, Qatar, 06/2021, Present, Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for breakfast and lunch services. Developed new recipes and created daily specials. Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed. Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols. Worked closely with the cafe manager to ensure that all dishes were prepared to the highest quality standards. Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff. Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of orders. Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests Managed inventory and ordering, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in food costs
  • Chef de partie, Four points by Sheraton, Doha, Qatar, 12/2019, 12/2021, Assisted Executive Chef with menu development and execution Managed kitchen staff, including training and scheduling Maintained high standards of food quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations Assisted with inventory management and ordering Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a la carte, banquet such as marriage, birthday parties, services. Developed new recipes and created daily specials. Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed. Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols. Worked closely with the executive chef to ensure that all dishes were prepared to the highest quality standards. Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff. Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of orders. Oversaw daily operations in Executive Chef's absence
  • Demi chef de partie, Vox cinemas for soundline, Saudi Arabia, 02/2019, 11/2019, Prepare the display for the guest Preparing pizza salad sandwiches for the display Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions Clean up station and take care of leftover food Stock inventory appropriately Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
  • Shop owner, Own fruit shop, Tamilnadu, India, 2016, 2019
  • Pool galley 2nd cook, Msc poesia cruise ship, 08/2015, 02/2016
  • Rotisserie 2nd cook, Msc fantasia cruise ship, 04/2014, 11/2014
  • Rotisserie 2nd cook, Msc lirica cruise ship, 11/2012, 02/2013
  • Entrementre 2nd cook, Msc opera cruise ship, 11/2001, 02/2012
  • Grill 2nd cook, Msc musica cruise ship, 10/2010, 06/2011
  • Rotisserie 2nd cook, Msc lirica cruise ship, 10/2009, 06/2010
  • Commis 1, Oasis residential resorts, saad group, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 09/2006, 01/2009

Certified Skills

  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
  • Crowd Management - Crisis Management and Human Behavior Course
  • HACCP Foundation in Food Safety

Personal Details

38, Christian, Married, Tamil, English, Hindi, Indian, Male, 08/08/1984, 172 cms, 69kgs

References

Reference available upon request

Cover Letter

Dear sir/madam I am writing to express my interest in the Chef position at organization With 12 years of experience in the culinary industry, I am confident that I have the skills and expertise required to excel in this role. As a chef, I have developed a deep passion for creating delicious and visually stunning dishes. I thrive in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, and I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence in everything I do. I have a proven track record of leading teams, managing inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of a kitchen. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in a variety of cuisines, including continental, Arabic, Indian cuisines. I am always looking to expand my culinary knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends and techniques. I am confident that my creativity and attention to detail will be a valuable asset to your team. In addition to my culinary skills, I am also an effective communicator and team player. I understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration in a kitchen, and I am committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment. I believe that my strong leadership skills and ability to work well under pressure make me an ideal candidate for this position. Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your organization and contribute to its continued success. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Justinsantiagu.s

Timeline

Chef de partie

Four points by Sheraton
12.2019 - 12.2021

Demi chef de partie

Vox cinemas for soundline
02.2019 - 11.2019

Shop owner

Own fruit shop
01.2016 - 01.2019

Pool galley 2nd cook

Msc poesia cruise ship
08.2015 - 02.2016

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc fantasia cruise ship
04.2014 - 11.2014

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc lirica cruise ship
11.2012 - 02.2013

Entrementre 2nd cook

Msc opera cruise ship
11.2011 - 02.2012

Grill 2nd cook

Msc musica cruise ship
10.2010 - 06.2011

Rotisserie 2nd cook

Msc lirica cruise ship
10.2009 - 06.2010

Commis 1

Oasis residential resorts, saad group
09.2006 - 01.2009

Certificate in food & beverage service -

Pannai Hotel Management
01.2004 - 04.2005

Certificate in food & beverage production -

Tamilnadu Govt ITI
01.2003 - 04.2005

Chef

Or more Geneva bakery & café
6 2021 - Current
Justinsantiagu sChef