Psychology
Umut Yağız Demirci
Student/Intern
Antalya
Summary
I honed my skills in the field of gastronomy by working at Megasaray Hotels for three consecutive summers. During this time, I developed expertise in teamwork, crisis management, assistant management, guest relations, and leadership. My successful performance earned me offers for subsequent seasons from my employers.
Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at Antalya Bilim University, where I am expanding my knowledge of the technical and scientific aspects of the culinary world. My previous two years of academic experience in the Biology department at Akdeniz University provide me with a unique perspective, enhancing my understanding of the science behind gastronomy. However, my passion for the culinary arts ultimately led me to focus entirely on this field.
My journey in gastronomy combines hands-on experience with academic knowledge, shaping me into a creative, solution-oriented, and disciplined professional.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cook
Megasaray Club Belek
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Cook
Megasaray Club Belek
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Komi Chef
Megasaray Westbeach
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
College - Department of Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Antalya Bilim University
Antalya, Turkey 09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Göynük Fen Lisesi
Antalya, Turkey 09.2016 - 06.2020
Skills
Cooking
Food handling
Grilling
Customer service
Hospitality and service industry background
Knife skills
Problem-solving
Operations management
Time management
Cleaning and organization
Team collaboration
Interests
Philosophy
Literature
Culinary culture
Cinematography
Hobbies
Reading articles on Science, Philosophy, and Psychology, writing semi-academic essays, working on community events and organizations, reading fantasy novels, listening to music, and playing computer games.
Timeline
Cook
Megasaray Club Belek
07.2024 - 10.2024
Cook
Megasaray Club Belek
03.2023 - 09.2023
College - Department of Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Antalya Bilim University
09.2022 - Current
Komi Chef
Megasaray Westbeach
06.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Göynük Fen Lisesi
09.2016 - 06.2020