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EMRAH EROGLU

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

My name is Emrah and I was born and raised in Istanbul/Turkey.I start to learning some cooking techniques at Nısantası University which I got %100 scholarship.Also I worked some a'la carte restaurants in Turkey Istanbul. They were working on international cuisine then I decided finish my bachelor degree so I got %100 scholarship from Izmir university of Economics culinary arts and management. In the same time I started to work at Wyndham Grand Izmir Hotel as a commis chef. My schedule was night shift, I was starting midnight and I was in charge breakfast dishes (hot meals) and set up the buffet , moreover I was in charge of the ala carte room service orders as well. It was classic a 'la carte menu such as burgers, pastas, pizza, salads and variety of starters. Then I applied to work and holiday visa to come Australia. 4th February 2020, I came to Melbourne before covid restrictions happens. I started to work Food and Desire catering company as a casual chef in Melbourne but due to the covid restrictions affected to work process then I lost my job. After that , I found jobs to working in restaurants which close to my house. when the borders open , I moved to Hamilton Island,Queensland. I worked at Qualia Resort Hotel as a commis chef. I started to work for breakfast then after I always worked lunch service at Pebble Beach restaurant at Qualia Hamilton Island. Firstly , I was in charge in Larder section about 6 months then I worked in hot section to make the main dishes also I organised all fridge and focusing the ordering, delivery, the most important act is working clean and make the guest happy. After two years of this experience I decided to move back Melbourne.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Ritz-Carlton
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.

Commis Chef

Qualia Resort
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • working on the pass and plate the dish
  • breakfast service , sometimes in charge on lunch service

Commis Chef

Food And Desire
03.2020 - 03.2022

This job only took 2 days because of the covid all the banquet and organisations was cancelled.

Demi Chef

Wyndam Grand Hotel
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • A'la carte room service dishes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Izmir University of Economics
Izmir
06.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Cookery

Nisantasi University
Istanbul
07.2017

Skills

  • Chef Support
  • Food Allergies
  • Portion Sizes
  • Portion Standards
  • Quality Control and Oversight
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Food Rotation
  • Standardized Recipes
  • Waste Control
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Proper Food Storage

Languages

English
Professional Working
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Commis Chef

Ritz-Carlton
02.2023 - Current

Commis Chef

Qualia Resort
12.2020 - 12.2022

Commis Chef

Food And Desire
03.2020 - 03.2022

Demi Chef

Wyndam Grand Hotel
09.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Izmir University of Economics

Associate of Applied Science - Cookery

Nisantasi University
EMRAH EROGLU