Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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OĞUZ GÜRDAL

OĞUZ GÜRDAL

Beylikduzu,İstanbul

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Flying Chef

Do & Co
Arnavutkoy, Istanbul
05.2015 - Current
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
  • Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
  • Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.

Demi chef

Big Chefs
Beykoz, Istanbul
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Assisted senior chefs for effective menu planning and food presentation.
  • Boosted teamwork efficiency with clear and concise communication amongst kitchen staff.
  • Prepared various types of sauces, soups, salads to meet daily customer requirements.
  • Handled fresh produce, ensured proper storage to prolong shelf life.
  • Checked quality of ingredients whilst simultaneously reducing wastage.

Demi chef

D-maris bay hotel
Marmaris, Muğla
05.2013 - 10.2013

Worked in Japanese cuisine for one season.

  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.

Apprentice chef

Kempinski hotel barbaros bay bodrum
Bodrum, Muğla
05.2012 - 10.2012
  • Invested time into mastering knife skills for efficient cutting and chopping tasks.
  • Utilised oven, stove and grill proficiently while preparing varied cuisines.
  • Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
  • Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
  • Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
  • Controlled and minimised food waste.

Apprentice chef

Xuma beach
Bodrum, Muğla
05.2010 - 10.2010
  • Provided exceptional service under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining quality of food.
  • Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
  • Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
  • Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.

internship

forever club beach
Bodrum, Muğla
04.2009 - 10.2009
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Kitchen Department - Kitchen

Tourism Vocational High School
Bodrum, Muğla
09.2005 - 04.2010

Kitchen Department - Kitchen

Kazım Yılmaz Vocational Higher School
Datca, Muğla
09.2010 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Culinary trend awareness
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Workflow optimization
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Food Hygiene Certification
  • Food safety awareness

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Flying Chef

Do & Co
05.2015 - Current

Demi chef

Big Chefs
11.2013 - 07.2014

Demi chef

D-maris bay hotel
05.2013 - 10.2013

Apprentice chef

Kempinski hotel barbaros bay bodrum
05.2012 - 10.2012

Kitchen Department - Kitchen

Kazım Yılmaz Vocational Higher School
09.2010 - 01.2015

Apprentice chef

Xuma beach
05.2010 - 10.2010

internship

forever club beach
04.2009 - 10.2009

Kitchen Department - Kitchen

Tourism Vocational High School
09.2005 - 04.2010
OĞUZ GÜRDAL