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ATIL IPEK

Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated line cook with 5 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Sous Chef

Taverna Mercatto
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Created new dishes by combining ingredients in accordance with customer preferences.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
  • Inspected food deliveries for freshness before storing them properly in designated areas.
  • Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
  • Plated dishes according to established specifications for presentation purposes.

Line Cook

Eataly Toronto
Toronto, ON
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.

Line Cook

Maison Selby
Toronto, ON
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.

Line Cook

Renaissance Hotel
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.

Line Cook

Frantzen
Stockholm, Sweden
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.

Prep Cook

Cuisine Catering Group
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.

Prep Cook

Istanbul Movenpick Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Istanbul Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2019

Skills

  • Dish Preparation
  • Cutting and Slicing Techniques
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Inventory Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Ingredient Selection
  • New Recipe Creation

Timeline

Junior Sous Chef

Taverna Mercatto
05.2024 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Eataly Toronto
08.2022 - 04.2024

Line Cook

Maison Selby
08.2021 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Renaissance Hotel
07.2019 - 05.2021

Line Cook

Frantzen
06.2018 - 09.2018

Prep Cook

Cuisine Catering Group
06.2017 - 09.2017

Prep Cook

Istanbul Movenpick Hotel
06.2016 - 12.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Istanbul Yeditepe University
ATIL IPEK