STEVANRAJ THAGARAJ
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Morph Hospitality, excelling in kitchen management and team leadership. Proven track record in inventory control and food safety, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at menu planning and effective communication, ensuring high-quality food preparation and a cohesive team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Morph hospitality
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2021 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Conducted regular meetings with kitchen staff members to discuss new menu items or changes in procedures.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Line Cook
Inching bamboo garden
Nashville
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Line Cook
Taj Hotel
Gurgoan India , Haryana
02.2015 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
IIAS SCHOOL OF CULINARY AND MANGEMENT
India , Goa 05-2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Menu planning
- Knife skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Morph hospitality
01.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Inching bamboo garden
03.2019 - 03.2021
Line Cook
Taj Hotel
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
IIAS SCHOOL OF CULINARY AND MANGEMENT