ARAVIND KUMAR SAMALA
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Skilled cook with 6+ years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Proficient in boiling, frying, and grilling, prioritizing sanitary practices. Recognized for top regional culinary satisfaction rating and exceptional performance in blind taste tests, highlighting extensive knowledge of food quality and beverage pairings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Maurya Indian Twist
07.2021 - Current
- Developed 10+ new recipes, significantly increasing menu diversity and customer interest
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency through the refinement of cooking techniques at Maurya Indian Twist
- Maximized meal quality through meticulous ingredient selection and preparation
- Enhanced the dining experience for customers by introducing unique spice blends, leading to higher levels of customer satisfaction and frequent return visits
- Succeeded in improving dish presentation and accelerating service speed through effective collaboration with the culinary team
- Passionately craft traditional and modern Indian dishes, consistently receiving positive feedback.
Cuisiner
Burger and Fries
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Commitment to clean, safe, and sanitary practices and working environment
- Knowledge of checking freshness of raw foods
- Knowledge of and experience with wine, spirits, and liquor
- Streamlined kitchen operations, boosting efficiency and reducing waste.
Cuisiner
Chennai Dosa (Sri Sai Foods)
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Mastered and delivered a variety of South Indian dishes at Chennai Dosa
- Boosted customer satisfaction through culinary excellence
- Implemented innovative cooking techniques to streamline kitchen operations
- Maintained stringent food safety and cleanliness standards
- Fostered a collaborative environment through skill enhancement initiatives.
Sous Chef
KATRIYA HOTEL & TOWERS
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Enhanced dish presentation, elevating guest satisfaction and culinary standards as Sous Chef
- Trained and mentored 15 kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment
- Streamlined ingredient sourcing, reducing food costs by 15% while maintaining quality standards.
Education
MASTERS IN FOOD AND WINE -
COLLEGE DE PARIS
PARIS, FRANCE06.2019
BACHELOR OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY -
Katriya Institute Of Excellence In Hotel Management
HYDERABAD, INDIA05.2016
INTERMEDIATE -
SRI CHAITANYA JUNIOR KALASALA
HYDERABAD, INDIA05.2013
Skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Customer Service
- Positive and professional
- Food Handler Certification
- High volume production capability
- Menu Planning
- Knife Skills
- Focused and disciplined
- Culinary Art
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
HINDI
Native or Bilingual
TELUGU
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Art
- Travel
- Volunteer Work
- Cooking
Certification
Advanced Food Safety
Timeline
Head Chef
Maurya Indian Twist
07.2021 - Current
Cuisiner
Burger and Fries
01.2020 - 06.2021
Cuisiner
Chennai Dosa (Sri Sai Foods)
06.2018 - 12.2019
Sous Chef
KATRIYA HOTEL & TOWERS
06.2016 - 01.2018
MASTERS IN FOOD AND WINE -
COLLEGE DE PARIS
BACHELOR OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY -
Katriya Institute Of Excellence In Hotel Management
INTERMEDIATE -
SRI CHAITANYA JUNIOR KALASALA
Advanced Food Safety
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