Yusuf Mert Sevim
Cook
Istanbul
Summary
Birth date:28.03.2002
Military deferment until: 11/09/2025 (planing to enroll to University for my bachelor degree and postpone military service)
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Military deferment until:
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Grand S Hotel
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Started as a breakfast chef then created night shift for the hotel. As making my own menu and designing the kitchen for the menu items.
- Bought right stations and quality ingredients to improve quality of the food and hotel.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Cook
Hüdayi Vakfı
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked for big number as a cook. As serving breakfast,lunch and dinner. No particular work hour since my accommodation was provided by the foundation.
Cooking Intern
Nova Plaza Hotel
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Take guidance under Garde Manger Chef. Improve my skills on appetizers ,hors d'oevure's and salads.
- Assisted with inventory management, helping to minimize waste and control costs.
Cook
Big City Cafe
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cooking Intern
Pera Palace Hotel
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Gained hands-on experience by participating in the creation of daily specials and menu items.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi
İstanbul/Florya 04.2001 -
Skills
Cooking
Food handling
Customer Service
Sanitation
Cleaning and organization
Quick-learning
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
Hygiene Training for Workers in the Food and Water Sector
Timeline
Cook
Grand S Hotel
12.2023 - 06.2024
Cook
Hüdayi Vakfı
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cooking Intern
Nova Plaza Hotel
03.2023 - 06.2023
Cook
Big City Cafe
06.2022 - 09.2022
Cooking Intern
Pera Palace Hotel
02.2022 - 05.2022
Hygiene Training for Workers in the Food and Water Sector
02-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi
04.2001 -