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MAHESH LAL

Food-loving professional with more than 14 years' expertise working in fast-paced settings. Offering a terrific background as an Indian Chef, boasting skills from-scratch marinades, proper seasonings and skill Dynamic Indian Chef with a talent for authentic dishes and a vast appreciation for Indian culture. Smart and driven to create innovative recipes that tie with traditional taste looking to join new organization in full time role as a Indian tandoor chef

Key Skills

Communication skills
Food Safety
Standard Operating Procedures
Plating
Menu plans

Professional Experience

Oct 2020
Present
TANDOOR DCDP
HOTEL POLO TOWER Agartala, IN
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
Aug 2018
Mar 2020
TANDOOR DCDP
UNITED COFFEE HOUSE REWIND Chandigarh, IN
  • Reduced food costs by using seasonal ingredients setting standards portion size and minimizing waste
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Aug 2016
Nov 2017
KITCHEN HEAD CHEF
MAHARAJAH INDIAN PAKITANI RESTAURANT Tbilisi, GE
  • Developed recipes and menu by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends.
  • Monitored food preparation production and plating for quality control.
  • Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
  • Controlled food cost and managed inventory
Nov 2010
Jul 2016
TANDOOR CHEF
SPICE OF INDIA Kuala Lumpur, MY
  • Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredients repository including nutritional
     and cost information.
  • Maintained well stocked station with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting board benches and surface between tasks to avoid cross contamination.
  • Adapted meals based FOH ticket while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
Mar 2006
Jul 2010
Commi chef
SPICE HUT RESTAURANT New Delhi, IN
  • Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstation to meets sift needs.
  • Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low stocks kitchen items.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of Meat,poultry and fish.
  • Cleaned kitchen area,including counters work spaces shelves refrigerators and freezers
May 2004
Jan 2006
Commi chef
THE CLUB Dehradun uttrakhand, IN
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques
  • Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
  • Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.

Education

Mar 2003
Apr 2004
12th passed in Government inter collage
G.I.C DANGI NAIL CHAMI
Mar 2001
Apr 2002
10th passed in Kanak pal janta junior high school
K.P.J.J HIGH SCHOOL

Certifications

2009
NATIONAL HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE
THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM
2011
FOOD HIGIENE
QUANTUM ACADEMY
2013
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE
British Council
2021
International English language system
International Development program

Hobbies & Interests

  • Travelling
  • Listening Music
  • Playing Cricket

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Hindi
(Native)
Punjabi
(Basic)

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