Berk Bektaş
Cook
Samsun,55
Summary
Proven culinary professional with a track record of optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food quality at Akcaabatlı Izgara. Skilled in meal preparation and kitchen management, I have significantly improved productivity and customer satisfaction. My expertise in food safety and creative menu development, coupled with strong knife skills, contributes to exceptional culinary creations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Grillarde
Akcaabatlı Izgara
10.2023 - Current
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Demi Pizza Chef
Espressolab
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Streamlined the pizza assembly process, increasing productivity without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
Kitchen Commis
Vakko L'atelier
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported chefs in the timely preparation of menu items, ensuring consistent quality and presentation standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and organizing workstations.
Kitchen Commis 1
Big Chefs
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Contributed to a reduction in prep time through meticulous mise-en-place organization before each shift.
- Contributed to reducing food waste by properly storing ingredients and promptly reporting any spoilage concerns.
Kitchen Commis
Campus Cafe
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Adhered to recipe specifications while assisting chefs in the creation of various dishes, resulting in customer satisfaction.
Education
Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Bahcesehir University
Yıldız, Çırağan Cd., 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbulGastronomy And Culinary Arts
Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey
Emniyettepe, Kazım Karabekir Cd. No: 2/13, 34060 04.2001 -
Skills
Meal Preparation
Menu development
Kitchen Management
Food quality
Food safety and sanitation
Knife Skills
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Chef Grillarde
Akcaabatlı Izgara
10.2023 - Current
Demi Pizza Chef
Espressolab
08.2023 - 09.2023
Kitchen Commis
Vakko L'atelier
05.2023 - 08.2023
Kitchen Commis 1
Big Chefs
01.2022 - 06.2022
Kitchen Commis
Campus Cafe
06.2021 - 08.2021
Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey
04.2001 -
Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Bahcesehir University