Arun Padikkeni

CHEF

Professional chef with 4 years of experience in Indian and Japanese cuisine, specializing in sushi preparation, curry preparation, seafood handling, inventory management, and high-volume kitchen operations. Skilled in food safety, mise en place, and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced kitchen environments.

[email protected] 07385203752 229 Grace Street, NE6 2RR, NEWCASTLE

Years experience

Languages

Skills

Work Experience

Sushi Chef

Ajiwai Japanese and Korean Restaurant

Jan 2023 — Aug 2025

Spearheaded the sushi section, consistently delivering over 150 exquisite dishes daily, achieving a 98% customer satisfaction rate
Revamped menu offerings based on customer insights. Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff in advanced sushi-making techniques, enhancing team productivity by 30%

Chef

Uruly Bell Restaurant

Aug 2025 — PresentCurrent

Prepare a variety of authentic Indian dishes to high standards of quality
Manage inventory control, ensuring effective stock management and cost efficiency
Collaborate with kitchen staff to optimize workflow and enhance dish presentation

Skills

Food Safety and Hygiene PracticesInventory ManagementKnife SkillsHACCP ComplianceTime Management in Fast-Paced Kitchens

Education

Master of Science, Food Processing and Engineering

Teesside University

Jan 2022 — Jan 2024

Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science and Technology

KVASU Pookode

Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Certificates

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering

High Speed Training

12/2024

Languages

Malayalam

Native

English

Fluent

References available upon request.