Kayhan Tezcan
Berkeley,California
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking cook with experience preparing large-scale meals in high-pressure environments. Served as Head Chef for Berkeley High School’s Homecoming Dance, overseeing menu planning, food preparation, and service for up to 1,000 guests. Skilled in time management, food safety, and executing recipes with precision. Passionate about working in a professional kitchen environment, and delivering high-quality grub. ServSafe certified, and eager to contribute to a dynamic culinary team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homecoming Dance Head Chef
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, California
10.2023 - Current
Arranged for labor, kitchen, and ingredients. Tested recipes for each dish. Ensured taste, food safety, and timely delivery of dishes. Here is what we catered to the 2023 and 2024 Homecoming dance.
- 2023 HOCO: Mac and cheese, and cornbread for 600.
- 2024 HOCO: Pesto and marinara pasta, and garlic bread for 1,000.
Carpenter
Solvex Building and Design Inc.
Berkeley Heights, California
06.2024 - 08.2025
Contracted to help procure, install, and find technology (door knobs, locks, etc.) for some doors in the client's home. Followed orders, solved problems as they came up, and gained experience working with tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA06-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Dish preparation
- Operation of kitchen machinery
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
Certification
- Food Handler's Card from ServSafe
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carpenter
Solvex Building and Design Inc.
06.2024 - 08.2025
Homecoming Dance Head Chef
Berkeley High School
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
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