Volkan Güven
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Istanbul
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Pastry Prep Cook
Princess Cruises Lines
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced presentation skills by assembling intricate dessert displays for catering events or restaurant settings.
- Collaborated with the head pastry chef to develop innovative dessert offerings for special events.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines during all stages of pastry preparation and storage.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Increased efficiency in the kitchen by maintaining well-organized workstations and following proper mise en place procedures.
Junior Sous Chef
Angelo Grande Alacati
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported executive chef in menu development, resulting in diverse and innovative culinary offerings that attracted new clientele.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef De Partie
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
Demi Chef
Kitchenette
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Assist higher-level chefs and help with preparation of meals.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Demi Chef
Take A Seat
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assists Pastry Chef in developing menus for pastry items
- Lead and supervises subordinates in preparation of pastry items.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
Commis Chef
Kilimanjaro
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist with food preparation by chopping, mixing, and measuring ingredients for line cooks.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
University of Nisantası
Istanbul,Turkey 09.2014 - 09.2018
Skills
Stocking and replenishing
Safety standards and protocols
Food Safety
Operations Support
Team Leadership
Additional Information
Rabia G. Şentürk
Sous Chef, Rheinland-Pfalz Landtag
rgamze@gmail.com, +49015206010668
Uluhan Arslan
Operations Manager, Dogus Restaurant Entertainment and Management
uluhan.arslan@kitchenette.com.tr, +905300660076
Selen Dereci
Restaurant Manager,Dogus Restaurant Entertainment and Management
selen.dereci@monochrome.com.tr, +905312971458
Timeline
Pastry Prep Cook
Princess Cruises Lines
08.2023 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Angelo Grande Alacati
05.2023 - 08.2023
Chef De Partie
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
10.2022 - 05.2023
Demi Chef
Kitchenette
06.2019 - 09.2022
Demi Chef
Take A Seat
01.2019 - 05.2019
Commis Chef
Kilimanjaro
10.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
University of Nisantası
09.2014 - 09.2018