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Janive Thomas

Perth,WA

Summary

Forward-thinking Professional Chef offering more than 12 years of Western Cuisine experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and efficient in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven food handling skills with great passion for the food industry.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chef

Brooklands Tavern
Southern River
05.2022 - Current
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality and appearance.- Maintain food safety and hygienic practices.- Monitor food stock and place orders.- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.- Ensure appealing plate presentation.- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.

Headchef

Perfect Spark F&B Pvt & Ltd and Wootwerk Enterprises
Singapore
05.2015 - 09.2021
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.- Maintain the high standards and consistency of food service.- Maintain the good hygiene of the kitchen and ensure all kitchen equipment is always in good working order.- Always ensure minimal food wastage and keep cost control at the forefront of kitchen operations.- Take charge of the menu planning and engineering.- Assist in the staffing roistering and general manpower management of the kitchen staff.- Assist the training and mentoring of junior kitchen staff.- Assist with any marketing and promotional planning and implementation for the Restaurant.- Do monthly inventories and suggest practical ways to reduce cost and increase revenue.

Demi Chef De Partie

Emerald group of Hotels
Kerala
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Coordinate with the sous chef on day-to-day tasks including food preparation and other duties assigned by senior culinary team members.- Execution of menu items based on recipe, method of production and presentation standards.- Adhere to all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food handling, preparation, storage and sanitation.- Ensure that preparation and presentation of food is executed professionally and according to expectation.

Commi II

Savera Group of hotels
Chennai
11.2013 - 04.2014
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Maintain a high standard of hygiene.- Preparing the ingredients for a more senior chef.- Measuring dish ingredients and portion size accurately.- Dealing with deliveries and stock relation.

Hotel Operation Trainee

Club Mahindra Resorts
Kerala
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Preparation of simple food items like vegetable preparation, salads, cold starters, etc.- Work according to established health and safety guidelines.- Keep the kitchen clean and hygiene.- Keep a check on stock and order for replenishments as necessary.

Industrial exposure training

CGH Earth group of hotels
Kerala, India
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Duties and responsibilities include:- Preparing cooking ingredients by washing and chopping.- Follow the preparation list created by the chef.- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauce, parboiling food, etc.- Labelling and stocking all ingredients on shelves.- Measuring ingredients and seasoning to be used in cooking.

Education

B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration

IHM, Chennai
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Preparing Various Cuisines
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Quality Assurance
  • Recipes and menu Planning
  • Leadership
  • Signature dish creation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Customer service orientated
  • Food preparation techniques

Professional References

Name; Glybin Chacko

Position: Head Chef

Company; Brooklands Tavern(ALH Group of Hotels)

Email; glybinchacko@gmail.com


Name; Lauren Chew

Position; Director

Company; Perfect Spark(Singapore)

Email; laurenchewch@gmail.com


Name; Simranjeeth Kaur

Position; Sous Chef

Company: Brooklands Tavern(ALH Group of Hotels)

Email: Simransidhu59610@gmail.com


Timeline

Chef

Brooklands Tavern
05.2022 - Current

Headchef

Perfect Spark F&B Pvt & Ltd and Wootwerk Enterprises
05.2015 - 09.2021

Demi Chef De Partie

Emerald group of Hotels
05.2014 - 05.2015

Commi II

Savera Group of hotels
11.2013 - 04.2014

Hotel Operation Trainee

Club Mahindra Resorts
09.2012 - 09.2013

Industrial exposure training

CGH Earth group of hotels
07.2010 - 11.2010

B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration

IHM, Chennai

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