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Geetha Chidambaram

Warsaw

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with South Indian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets, and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Tamil skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Indira Restuarant
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation.

Head Chef

Anna Nursery And Primary School
04.2016 - 01.2021


  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.

South Indian Cook

Hotel Pachimaas
02.2012 - 08.2015
  • Expanded restaurant''s clientele base by participating in local food festivals showcasing unique and popular South Indian dishes.
  • Maintained accurate records of recipe modifications, ingredient inventory levels, and equipment maintenance schedules for efficient operation management.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for meal preparation during peak hours without sacrificing quality or taste.
  • Actively participated in planning menus for restaurant and for event catering.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Delivered exceptional culinary experiences by using fresh ingredients and following traditional recipes meticulously.
  • Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and proper storage techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

Government School
Kotagiri,TamilNadu, India
06.2000

Skills

* Authentic Dum Biryani

* Panner & Chicken Butter Masala

* Making Dosa & Idli Batter

* 20 types of dosa

* All South Indian Gravy

(Sambar,Chutteny & Non-Veg Gravy)

* Snacks Bajji,Bonda Etc

  • Menu development

Hobbies

Dancing


Timeline

Chef

Indira Restuarant
06.2022 - 10.2022

Head Chef

Anna Nursery And Primary School
04.2016 - 01.2021

South Indian Cook

Hotel Pachimaas
02.2012 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Government School

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