Sethu Selvarajan
Chef
Rawang
Summary
Adept at driving kitchen efficiency and team performance, I honed my skills in food preparation and leadership at Fifty Fifty Pizza Coffee. By fostering collaboration and implementing cost-control measures, I significantly enhanced both food quality and staff productivity, embodying the core values of kitchen management and team motivation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sous Chef
Fifty Fifty Pizza Coffee
04.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Demi Chef De Partie
Potager
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing proper mise en place techniques.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Consistently followed recipes accurately while also adding personal touches when appropriate to enhance flavor profiles.
Demi Chef
Entier French Dining
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Boosted kitchen morale and productivity through genuine respect for colleagues, open communication, and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
Supervisor
Thrive Food
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
RMIT University
Melbourne 06.2015 - 12.2019
Diploma Culinary Arts
Berjaya University College
Kuala Lumpur 05.2020 - 01.2022
Skills
Food preparation
Timeline
Sous Chef
Fifty Fifty Pizza Coffee
04.2024 - Current
Demi Chef De Partie
Potager
01.2023 - 01.2024
Demi Chef
Entier French Dining
01.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma Culinary Arts
Berjaya University College
05.2020 - 01.2022
Supervisor
Thrive Food
08.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
RMIT University
06.2015 - 12.2019
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