Jashan
Chef de Partie at Coexist Coffee Co.
Singapore
Summary
Talented and dedicated chef possessing over four years of western culinary experience across various kitchen settings including catering, semi-fine dining, cafe and subscription-based cuisine. A versatile and earnest team player who is always keen to explore new recipes and works well under pressure. I pride myself as a good listener who is comfortable in most kitchen settings and who is always eager to innovate new strategies aimed at improving the efficiency and functionality of my workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chef De Partie
Paulaner Brauhaus
10.2024 - Current
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Chef de Partie
Coexist Coffee Co.
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Chef de Partie at an Asian fusion restaurant in Eastern Singapore
- Prepared and handled food items in line with appropriate sanitation and safety measures
- Managed and placed ingredients orders with local food suppliers
- Facilitated the weekly planning of restaurant procedures for back-of-house team members
- Supervised and trained multiple new staff members in line with company HR policies
- Conducted R&D work to help develop new dishes to boost company sales such as Butter chicken waffles
- Maintained and oversaw weekly inventory and stock counts
- Managed relationships with local suppliers to negotiate better deals for food items
Junior Chef de Partie
Kitchen Hands
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Junior Chef de Partie at a mobile catering company specializing in meal kits
- Prepared weekly menu items for delivery orders
- Modernized work procedures to increase efficiency and boost daily output
- Monitored food production processes to verify quality and consistency
- Supervised part time staff in line with company HR policies
- Handled and stored food items in line with appropriate food safety and hygiene measures
Demi Chef
Coexist Coffee Co.
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Founding team member and demi chef at a then newly-opened Asian fusion restaurant in Eastern Singapore
- Prepared and handled food items in line with appropriate sanitation and safety measures
- Supervised and trained multiple new staff members in line with company HR policies
- Conducted R&D work to help develop new dishes to boost company sales such as Beef Lomo and Satay Nachos.
Demi Chef
Persea Singapore
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Demi chef and founding kitchen crew at a then newly-opened city center fusion restaurant specializing in ketogenic dishes
- Supervised and maintained food quality standards in line with company SOP
- Oversaw and replenished stock ingredients
- Trained and supervised part time chefs in line with company HR policies
Line Cook and Butcher
Elsie's Kitchen Catering Service
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked at one of the oldest catering companies in Singapore which specializes in Asian fusion cuisine
- Cooked and served fresh meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility procedures
- Facilitated production requirements for catering events such as banquets
- Assisted with the labeling and storage of grocery items
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in the preparation and delivery of meals
- Ensured procedures were in line with appropriate kitchen sanitation regulations
Line Cook Intern
Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS)
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Internship scheme at the largest catering company in Singapore that provides catering for a wide variety of passenger airlines including Singapore Airlines Ltd.
- Ensured food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with SOP
- Provided kitchen administration support for various allergens and maintaining appropriate temperatures for various food items
- Assisted with and prepared large quantities of cooked food items in accordance with company policies.
- Learned to operate heavy duty kitchen machinery including industrial woks, blast freezers and industrial combi ovens
Line Cook Intern
Summerlong Singapore
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked at a Western fusion restaurant in Singapore over the summer of 2017. Summerlong specializes in a range of dishes including pasta burgers, flatbreads, grilled eggplant and hummus.
- Verified freshness of food items upon delivery
- Verified portion sizes for each dish
- Ensured food ingredients met appropriate quality standards
- Accurately and efficiently prepared fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes
- Maintained safe food handling procedures
- Shadowed the sous chef and chef de partie in preparing various kitchen products
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore12-2018
Skills
- Culinary Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Active Listening
- Chef Assistance
- Teamwork
- Recipe creation
- Meat cookery
- Sociable
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Paulaner Brauhaus
10.2024 - Current
Chef de Partie
Coexist Coffee Co.
05.2023 - 09.2024
Junior Chef de Partie
Kitchen Hands
07.2022 - 04.2023
Demi Chef
Coexist Coffee Co.
06.2021 - 06.2022
Demi Chef
Persea Singapore
10.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook and Butcher
Elsie's Kitchen Catering Service
03.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook Intern
Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS)
07.2018 - 11.2018
Line Cook Intern
Summerlong Singapore
04.2018 - 07.2018
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Nanyang Polytechnic