Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Rafał Kłos

Białystok,podlaskie

Summary

Creative cook with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Keeps kitchen staff focused and performing above expectations to meet high demands. Versed in budgeting, supply management and team building.

Work history

Executive Head Chef

RAMEN JULEK
Białystok, podlaskie
01.2023 - Current
  • HEAD CHEF Ramen Julek Białystok
  • Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Incorporated customer feedback in experimentation and creation of new signature dishes.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
  • Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.

Running a own businesses

Zacna Pizza s.c. Rafał Kłos Krzysztof Sołowianiuk
Białystok, podlaskie
04.2021 - 12.2022


  • co-owner of the company Zacna Pizza s.c Rafał Kłos Krzysztof Sołowianiuk Białystok
  • Running my own businesses

independent cook

Atmosfera restobar Białystok
Białystok, podlaskie
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Cook Atmosfera restobar Białystok
  • independent cook
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and seasonal product availability.
  • Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
  • Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.

independent cook

Kucharz Pawilon Towarzyski
Białystok, podlaskie
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and seasonal product availability.
  • Planned seasonal lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as bespoke menus for special in-house events.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.

independent cook

Mazel Tov
Białystok, podlaskie
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and seasonal product availability.
  • Inspected and strictly followed recipes to ensure first-class meal quality and consistency.
  • Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.

independent cook

Sztuka Mięsa
Białystok, podlaskie
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and seasonal product availability.
  • Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
  • Inspected and strictly followed recipes to ensure first-class meal quality and consistency.

Chef de partie

Flat Iron Steakhouse
London
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.

Kitchen Porter

Meatliquor
London
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
  • Removed waste and spills quickly, keeping food preparation areas clean and professionally organised.
  • Improved service quality by working closely with kitchen staff to maintain smooth, efficient food preparation conditions.
  • Assisted senior kitchen teams with ingredients preparation, enabling readiness for next service.

Education

Polish High School , Radom

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Signature dish creation
  • Haute cuisine
  • Employee training and development
  • Cost reduction
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Ingredient selection

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Executive Head Chef - RAMEN JULEK
01.2023 - Current
Running a own businesses - Zacna Pizza s.c. Rafał Kłos Krzysztof Sołowianiuk
04.2021 - 12.2022
independent cook - Atmosfera restobar Białystok
02.2021 - 04.2021
independent cook - Kucharz Pawilon Towarzyski
02.2020 - 11.2020
independent cook - Mazel Tov
06.2019 - 02.2020
independent cook - Sztuka Mięsa
10.2018 - 06.2019
Chef de partie - Flat Iron Steakhouse
05.2018 - 09.2018
Kitchen Porter - Meatliquor
02.2018 - 04.2018
Polish High School - ,
Rafał Kłos