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MELIH TURKMEN

Reston

Summary

Determined United States military and culinary specialist accomplished in serving meals quickly and efficiently to large groups. Competent in proper food storage techniques, inventory calculations, maintaining food temperatures and cleaning procedures. Team-oriented with excellent communication skills allowing efficient operations and rapid service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Specialist

Army National Gaurd
Petersburg
05.2025 - Current
  • I joined U.S. Army as a Culinary Specialist.

Demi Chef De Partie

Lacivert Restaurant
Beykoz
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • I made cold appetizer.
  • I made salad and some Turkısh appetizer.
  • I was managing the all cold sides.

Demi Chef

Memedof Fish Restaurant
Bodrum
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • I made cold appetizer.
  • I made grill fish.
  • Menu content preparing.

1st Cook

Titanic City Taksim
Beyoglu
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Supported training of new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety practices.
  • Assisted with menu planning by suggesting new recipes or modifications to existing ones.

3rd Cook

Club Tuana
Fethiye
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Supported head cooks by organizing supplies and managing inventory levels effectively.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn new cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.

Food Line Leader

Mikla Restaurant
Beyoglu
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards during operations.
  • Supervised food preparation and assembly on the production line.

Line Cook

Akra Fethiye
Fethiye
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepared ingredients according to menu specifications and food safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.

Education

Pysichal Therapy

Gelisim Universty
Istanbul
06-2023

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Culinary techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Cooking methods
  • Cost control
  • Knife skills

Languages

English
Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

Army National Gaurd
05.2025 - Current

Demi Chef De Partie

Lacivert Restaurant
01.2023 - 04.2023

Demi Chef

Memedof Fish Restaurant
06.2022 - 09.2022

1st Cook

Titanic City Taksim
11.2020 - 11.2021

3rd Cook

Club Tuana
06.2020 - 09.2020

Food Line Leader

Mikla Restaurant
01.2020 - 05.2020

Line Cook

Akra Fethiye
08.2019 - 10.2019

Pysichal Therapy

Gelisim Universty
MELIH TURKMEN