AJU KURIAKOSE
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Experienced line cook with a strong background in banquet operations and kitchen management. Over 6 years of culinary experience, including managing a family-owned restaurant kitchen. Skilled in food preparation, menu execution, and maintaining high kitchen standards. Passionate about delivering quality dishes and ensuring a seamless kitchen workflow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
DoubleTree by Hilton
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare and cook dishes to meet hotel standards for banquets and restaurant service
- Work closely with the head chef to execute high-volume meal service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following health and safety protocols
- Assist in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques
Banquet Cook
DoubleTree by Hilton
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in preparing large-scale buffet and plated meals for events
- Ensured proper portion control and presentation of banquet dishes
- Managed food storage and inventory to minimize waste
Kitchen Manager
Rajesh Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Family-Owned Restaurant
- Supervised kitchen operations, overseeing a team of cooks and kitchen staff
- Developed daily menus and ensured efficient preparation of dishes
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies to maintain stock levels
- Maintained high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
- Family-Owned Restaurant
Line Cook
Rajesh Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Family-Owned Restaurant
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring quality and timely service
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards
- Helped maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness
- Family-Owned Restaurant
Education
Diploma - Supply Chain and Project Management
Conestoga College
01.2025
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Madras Christian College
01.2022
Skills
- Food preparation & cooking techniques
- Banquet & buffet service
- Kitchen management & team leadership
- Inventory control & stock management
- Food safety & sanitation (HACCP)
- Menu planning & recipe development
- Fast-paced, high-volume environment adaptability
- Customer service & communication
- Order accuracy
- Effective prioritization
- Inventory management
Certification
- Advanced food safety certification (79744906)
Accomplishments
- 3 Time best employee of the month in Hilton hotel
Documents
Experience letter and other documents, available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
DoubleTree by Hilton
05.2024 - Current
Banquet Cook
DoubleTree by Hilton
10.2023 - 05.2024
Kitchen Manager
Rajesh Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Rajesh Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
Diploma - Supply Chain and Project Management
Conestoga College
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Madras Christian College
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