Devi Chithra
Trivandrum,India
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
Education
GED -
Kerala State Board
India05.2008
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Equipment Purchasing
- Cleaning Practices
- Dietary Restrictions
- Hospitality Management
- Standardized Recipes
- Menu Development
- Knowledge of Cuisines
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Organization and Prioritization
- Cleaning and Sanitation
Timeline
Catering Chef
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
GED -
Kerala State Board
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