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