Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

ILTERIS KUTLUHAN PARLAK

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

“Passionate Cook with strong skills in wood-fire grilling, hot plate cooking, and food presentation. Highly adaptable, able to multi-task under pressure, and committed to delivering high-quality meals with excellent teamwork and communication.”

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Taksim Square Restaurant
Melbourne, Vic
12.2023 - Current

Cook – Grill Section

  • Prepared and portioned meats, including skewering for kebabs and mixing/shaping köfte mixture.
  • Prepared side dishes such as onion salad and ezme salad, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Cleaned, handled, and prepared seafood items including octopus, calamari, and swordfish.
  • Operated the grill section, cooking various meats (Adana kebab, lamb, beef cuts) over a traditional wood-fire grill.
  • Managed both the Adana and meat sections during service, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Monitored docket flow and coordinated with waitstaff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery.
  • Maintained high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation at all times.

Kitchen Hand

Alasya Restaurant
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items including lamb döner, chicken döner, lamb skewers, chicken skewers, köfte, chicken köfte, and scotch fillet steaks.
  • Operated the hot plate to grill and cook meats to customer specifications.
  • Assisted in both dine-in and takeaway service, managing orders from multiple sections simultaneously.
  • Ensured timely preparation of meals during peak service hours and maintained quality standards.
  • Continued to provide takeaway service after dine-in closure, adapting to different service demands.
  • Maintained food safety and hygiene standards throughout preparation and service.

Kitchen Hand

Philhellene
Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in salad preparation and plating of desserts.
  • Supported the kitchen team by handling dishwashing and maintaining cleanliness.

Education

General English Program (ELICOS - English Language Studies

INTERNATIONEL HOUSE
MELBOURNE
06-2023

CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY AND CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

ACADEMIA
MELBOURNE

Certification

  • CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
  • CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Taksim Square Restaurant
12.2023 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Alasya Restaurant
07.2023 - 11.2023

Kitchen Hand

Philhellene
04.2023 - 05.2023

General English Program (ELICOS - English Language Studies

INTERNATIONEL HOUSE

CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY AND CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

ACADEMIA
ILTERIS KUTLUHAN PARLAK