Kaan Karataş
İzmir/Turkey
Summary
Motivated Culinary Arts graduate with practical kitchen experience from an internship and ongoing hotel work. Skilled in food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene in fast-paced settings. Committed to professional growth and contributing effectively as a reliable kitchen team member.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
On Call/Part Time Commis Chef
Kaya Thermal Hotel
İzmir , Turkey
03.2024 - Current
- Aided food preparation and service during peak periods and special events to meet demand.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced hotel environment to support guest satisfaction.
- Maintained food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver timely and efficient service during high-volume shifts.
- Completed extended shifts of up to 16 hours to support busy operations and special events.
Internship
Elite World Marmaris
Marmaris/Turkey
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed 60-working-day internship as Commis Chef, gaining hands-on experience in kitchen operations.
- Prepared and organised vegetables for service, ensuring timely availability of fresh ingredients for dishes.
- Washed and peeled produce, preparing ingredients and equipment to support kitchen workflow.
- Coordinated daily cleaning tasks to uphold hygiene standards and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
- Oversaw daily kitchen cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene standards and safety regulations. to keep all areas and workstations organised, well-stocked and free from hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Yaşar University
İzmir01-2026
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Social Sciences High School
İzmir/Turkey Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organisation
- Food safety
- Workflow efficiency
- Positive attitude
- Ingredient preparation
- Good listener
- Following instructions
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Elementary
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Interests
- Home Wine Making and Fermentation
Timeline
Internship
Elite World Marmaris
06.2024 - 08.2024
On Call/Part Time Commis Chef
Kaya Thermal Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Yaşar University
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Social Sciences High School