Παναγιωτης Τσαμης
Φιλιατρά,Μεσσηνίας
Summary
Driven by a passion for culinary excellence, I honed my skills at Yes Hotels, New Hotel Athens, mastering food preparation and mise en place, while enhancing team efficiency and kitchen hygiene. Demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic, I contributed to innovative dish development and improved service standards, showcasing my knife skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Yes Hotels,New Hotel Athens
Athens, Greece
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through precise measuring and accurate execution of recipe instructions, resulting in consistently high-quality dishes.
Internship Student
Poseidon Athens Hotel
Athens, Greece
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to the internship program.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
1ο Γενικό Λύκειο Φιλιατρών
Φιλιατρά,ΜεσσηνίαςΠτυχίο Μαγειρικής Τέχνης - Τεχνικός Μαγειρικής Τέχνης
Le Monde Institute Hotel And Tourism
Athens, Greece12.2024
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Mise en place
- Vegetable Cutting
- Sauce making
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- High hygienic standards
- Knife Skills
- Basic cooking methods
- Recipe Development
- Portion Control
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Internship Student
Yes Hotels,New Hotel Athens
06.2024 - 09.2024
Internship Student
Poseidon Athens Hotel
06.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
1ο Γενικό Λύκειο Φιλιατρών
Πτυχίο Μαγειρικής Τέχνης - Τεχνικός Μαγειρικής Τέχνης
Le Monde Institute Hotel And Tourism