TINAGARAN KERISHNAN

Noble Park,VIC

Summary

Traditional Indian chef with creative flare. Well-versed in crafting a full spectrum of favorite Indian dishes. High-performing Chef offering 9 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

BANANA LEAF DANDENONG

02.2021 - 03.2023

Developed seasonal menus with focus on sustainability and supporting local farmers, resulting in rave reviews from guests and critics alike.
Assisted with menu development and planning.
Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday 2 shifts.

Chef

Curry House Restaurant

02.2012 - 05.2016

Chef at top of line Indian restaurant in Perak Malaysia.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.

Skills

Meal Preparation
Food Safety Regulations
Customer Service
Kitchen Staff Management

Food Prep Planning
Menu Development
Knowledge of cooking equipment

Languages

English

Full Professional

Tamil

Native or Bilingual

Malay