Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Julien Oliver Narainsamy

Quebec

Summary

Knowledgeable Cook with strong background in leading cooking shifts and maintaining high-quality food preparation. Successfully managed kitchen operations and ensured strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Demonstrated leadership through effective team coordination and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Normandin Restaurant
Québec
11.2022 - 09.2025

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  • Prepared and executed diverse menu items adhering to restaurant standards.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Trained new staff in cooking techniques and kitchen protocols to enhance productivity.

Junior Sous Chef

Strike City Mauritius
Moka, Mauritius
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
  • Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Prepared sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, marinades and other items as needed throughout the day.
  • Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
  • Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.

Cook/Demi Chef De Partie

Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Hotel
Royal Trou Aux Biches Rd, Triolet., Mauritius
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Assisted Head Chef with daily food preparation and service in the kitchen.
  • Performed periodic deep cleaning operations of all kitchen appliances.
  • Trained new hires on job duties, kitchen protocols and safety.

Cook

LUX* Resorts & Hotels
Coastal Road, Le Morne., Mauritius
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Third Cook (Contract on Cruise Ship)

MSC Cruises - Mediterranean Shipping Company
Miami, MB
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Ensured all food orders were accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Organized storage areas for foodstuffs; rotated stocks of perishable goods so oldest items are used first.
  • Followed standard recipes to ensure consistency in product taste across batches.

3rd Commis

La Pirogue, A Sunlife Luxury Resort
Flic En Flac., Mauritius
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to guests while live cooking on the buffet.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Education

Food And Beverage Studies

The City And Guilds of London Vacoas
Mauritius
01-2014

Diploma in Culinary Arts And Food Safety Food Preparation And Safety - Food And Beverage Studies

The City And Guilds of London Vacoas
Mauritius
01-2014

High School Diploma -

Eden College
Mauritius
2012

Skills

  • Menu memorization
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Operations support
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Clean-as-you-go approach
  • Extrovert, communication skills
  • Working with different nationalities
  • Curiosity and desire to learn
  • Fully computer literate - conversant with Microsoft OS and Office
  • Thrive under pressure, fatigue, stress and fast paced environment
  • Catering Background

Accomplishments

  • Achieved third place in Gourmet Burger Competition
  • Participated in 3 day Culinary experience by three michelin star chef at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa

Certification

  • First Aid Training - 2017
  • Fire prevention and firefighting Training - 2017

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cook

Normandin Restaurant
11.2022 - 09.2025

Junior Sous Chef

Strike City Mauritius
01.2022 - 12.2022

Cook/Demi Chef De Partie

Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Hotel
09.2019 - 01.2022

Cook

LUX* Resorts & Hotels
05.2018 - 07.2019

Third Cook (Contract on Cruise Ship)

MSC Cruises - Mediterranean Shipping Company
11.2017 - 04.2018

3rd Commis

La Pirogue, A Sunlife Luxury Resort
01.2013 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Eden College

Food And Beverage Studies

The City And Guilds of London Vacoas

Diploma in Culinary Arts And Food Safety Food Preparation And Safety - Food And Beverage Studies

The City And Guilds of London Vacoas
Julien Oliver Narainsamy