With a robust background in fast-paced environments and a Diploma in Fashion Designing, I excel in customer service, team leadership, and maintaining high standards. Proficient in English and Tamil, my passion for fashion retail is evident through my hands-on experience in client advising, styling, and upselling in high street womenswear.
Prepped food items by cutting, chopping, and mixing sauces. • • Cooked food items by grilling, frying, and sautéing according to recipes and standards. • Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food production. • Assisted and supported kitchen staff using sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations. • Conferred with executive chef to facilitate new menu selections and changes. • Managed a team of chefs in a busy kitchen, which included assigning tasks, training and scheduling shifts. Trained new employees within kitchen area, maximizing team production. • Cleaned and sanitized cooking surfaces at end of shift. •
Served food and beverages to dining guests with outstanding customer service • • Prepared service area and kitchen equipment as directed • Inspected kitchen equipment and tools, promptly reporting malfunctions to prevent inefficiencies • Ensured cleanliness and usability of crockery, cutlery and utensils for smooth running, high-functioning kitchen operations • Carefully prepared ingredients based on menus, portion control and agreed quality standards • Mastered skills across various kitchen roles, providing support in alternative positions during staff absences • Clean-as-you-go approach Hospitality service expertise • • Temperature monitoring • Catering experience Food safety • • Food spoilage prevention • Food plating and presentation Kitchen equipment maintenance • • Recipes and menu planning • Food preparation Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance • • Incident reporting • Short order cooking Meal planning and cooking. • • Cooked food items by grilling, frying, and sautéing according to recipes and standards. • Trained cooks and food preparation workers in cooking techniques and kitchen processes. Demonstrated new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. •
• Worked alongside caterer to handle event bookings from initial contact to completion. • Followed health and safety guidelines in all catering activities. • Assembled and delivered food and supplies for catered functions to scheduled locations. Set up and cleaned up events to assist caterers. • • Carried food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
Kaliyani, is an outstanding chef who is always willing to help, in any task. She is clam and has a positive outlook in every situation. The pupils at the school, love her food and always comment on her kind, friendly nature.