Shah Ali
Summary
Sharp and reliable professional with a background in Indian cuisine and a vast knowledge of that nation's culture. An award-winning Tandoori Chef promoting exemplary food preparation and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Tandoori Chef
Hungry bird
The Bronx, New York
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Prepared and cooked tandoori dishes such as chicken, lamb and fish curries, kebabs and naan breads.
- Prepared and cooked authentic tandoori dishes using traditional methods.
- Trained new staff on tandoori cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate meal service during peak hours.
- Cleaned and maintained the kitchen area ensuring all health and safety regulations were met.
Chef Helper / Dishwasher (Part-Time)
Prime Grocery & Restaurant
The Bronx, Ny
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation and ingredient organization.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and mixers, safely and efficiently.
Appetizer Cook & Tandoori Chef
Patil Indian Cuisine
The Bronx, Ny
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared authentic Indian dishes following traditional recipes and techniques.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
Dishwasher & Appetizer Cook
Bombay Masala
The Bronx, New York
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure a safe environment for team members.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Skills
- Tandoori cooking
- Indian spices knowledge
- Food safety practices
- Food safety regulations
- Ingredient preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Effective time management
- Team management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Multicultural cuisine knowledge
Languages
Bangla
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Arabic
Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Full-Time Tandoori Chef
Hungry bird
06.2024 - 08.2026
Chef Helper / Dishwasher (Part-Time)
Prime Grocery & Restaurant
06.2024 - 06.2025
Appetizer Cook & Tandoori Chef
Patil Indian Cuisine
05.2023 - 05.2024
Dishwasher & Appetizer Cook
Bombay Masala
04.2023 - 05.2023