Akash

Passionate and self-driven culinary professional with hands-on expertise in non-vegetarian fusion cooking, learned through years of practical kitchen experience under the mentorship of family. Combines a strong foundation in food safety, kitchen hygiene, and operational efficiency with an academic background in computer science — enabling data-informed, systematic approaches to menu planning and kitchen management. Committed to turning a lifelong passion for cooking into a full-time culinary career, with an eagerness to bring creativity and discipline to a professional kitchen.

Home Kitchen Chef — Non-Veg Fusion Specialist - Self-directed - Gadag, Karnataka

(2018-01)

• Took full ownership of Sunday family kitchen sessions, planning and executing multi-course non-vegetarian fusion meals for family gatherings of 10–20 people.
• Developed and refined original fusion recipes blending traditional Karnataka flavours with contemporary techniques and regional Indian influences.
• Maintained strict food safety and hygiene protocols throughout all cooking activities, including proper storage, cross-contamination prevention, and temperature management.
• Organised and managed kitchen inventory, ensuring ingredients were fresh, well-stocked, and waste was minimised through systematic meal planning.
• Trained under the guidance of mother and grandmother, absorbing traditional cooking techniques and family recipes passed down through generations.

Corporate Professional (Career Transition) - Bengaluru, Karnataka

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Worked in a corporate role in Bengaluru following BCA graduation, gaining exposure to professional work environments, deadlines, and team collaboration.
• Identified a stronger personal alignment with the culinary arts and made a deliberate decision to pivot toward a professional cooking career, leveraging both passion and practical skill.

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science - Karnataka University (2022-03 - 2024-08)