AJEESH KUMAR
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Culinary professional skilled in preparing authentic dishes and managing food inventory, committed to maintaining high cleanliness and sanitation standards. Strong collaborator focused on improving meal preparation efficiency and ensuring timely service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Traiteur Brera Inc.
Dorval, Canada
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared food using culinary skills to meet quality standards
- Coordinated and communicated order details with co-workers to ensure timely service
- Presented food to customers on time.
- Followed policies and procedures to make sure everything is in good condition & clean
- Restocked inventory daily to maintain freshness and availability of food items
Cooking
Madras Curry House
Montreal, Quebec
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared authentic Indian dishes using traditional recipes at Madras Curry House.
- Assisted in menu development by proposing innovative dishes and unique flavor combinations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal preparation and streamline service.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Managed food inventory to ensure adequate stock levels for uninterrupted daily operations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to operational guidelines.
- Expedited food orders from kitchen based on cooking and delivery times.
- Coordinated with waitstaff for timely delivery of meals to customers.
South Indian Cook
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino
Seychelles, Africa
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared and presented food items following health and safety standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Prepared authentic South Indian dishes using traditional recipes and techniques.
- Managed kitchen operations during peak service hours efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
Education
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Professional Cooking
Saint Pius X Career Centre
Montreal, Quebec01-2024
Hotel Management Diploma - Professional Cooking
IIMS Hotel Manadement School
Kochi,India07-2007
High School Diploma -
Amrita High School
Kerala,India03-1995
Skills
- Culinary skills and food presentation
- Inventory management and kitchen sanitation
- Order coordination and menu development
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Food safety compliance and allergen awareness
- Time management and attention to detail
- Problem solving and adaptability to change
- Stress management and conflict resolution
- Portion sizing and plating presentation
- Continuous learning mindset and recipe adaptation
- Fryer operation and grill operation
- Sautéing techniques and cooking temperature control
- Workstation organization and knife handling skills
- Efficient food preparation and stock rotation
- Ingredient measurement and cross-contamination prevention
Certification
- Food Hygiene and Safety
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Traiteur Brera Inc.
12.2023 - 03.2024
Cooking
Madras Curry House
06.2021 - 09.2022
South Indian Cook
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino
01.2017 - 01.2020
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Professional Cooking
Saint Pius X Career Centre
Hotel Management Diploma - Professional Cooking
IIMS Hotel Manadement School
High School Diploma -
Amrita High School