Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Vedat Kara

Cook
Berlin,Reinickendorf

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Barenhunger
02.2024 - Current
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Creating new vegan recipes.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Chef & Pastry Chef

Moos Kabab
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Preparing all food items for the day including breakfast.
  • Take control of the kitchen
  • collaborating with the rest of the kitchen team and restaurant to ensure high quality food and service.
  • Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring that health and hygiene standards are adhered to.
  • Prepare variety of Turkish pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods for the restaurant and events.
  • Baking, decorating and packaging.

Chef

Ozgümüş Tekstil
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for company staff.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, and healthy recipes.

Chef Assistant

Anatolia Hotel
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Responsible of the hot section
  • Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.


Chef and Owner

Cinar
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Oversee restaurant operations and ensure smooth flow.
  • Motivating staff, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Planning menus
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Boosted employee morale through constructive feedback sessions and recognition of exceptional performance.

Commis Chef

Anadolu Restaurant
02.2010 - 02.2014
  • Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Collaborated with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Chef Assistant

Sheraton Kozyatagi Restaurant
04.2008 - 01.2010
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Assisted head chef and executive when needed, and minimized food waste.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

FSM University
Istanbul
04.2001 -

Food & Beverage

Istanbul Sisli Meslek Yuksek Okulu -Remotely-
Istanbul
02.2022 - 02.2024

Skills

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Timeline

Chef

Barenhunger
02.2024 - Current

Chef & Pastry Chef

Moos Kabab
08.2022 - 07.2023

Food & Beverage

Istanbul Sisli Meslek Yuksek Okulu -Remotely-
02.2022 - 02.2024

Chef

Ozgümüş Tekstil
01.2018 - 06.2022

Chef Assistant

Anatolia Hotel
04.2016 - 12.2018

Chef and Owner

Cinar
01.2014 - 09.2016

Commis Chef

Anadolu Restaurant
02.2010 - 02.2014

Chef Assistant

Sheraton Kozyatagi Restaurant
04.2008 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

FSM University
04.2001 -

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