Akwinder Dhaliwal
Penticton,BC
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Self Employed
12.2020 - Current
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- tiffin service for people everyday.
Crew Member
Hester Creek Estate Winery
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
- Supported vineyard operations through lifecycle of vines from spring pruning to fall harvests.
- Cut grape vines down to single or [Number] canes to promote growth of new shoots.
- Removed weak and diseased shoots from vines to improve space and resource availability for healthy shoots to grow.
- Picked grapes at correct time and sorted by quality for further processing into vineyard wines.
- Helped maximize production by controlling growth and direction of plant growth with sound canopy management practices.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
Janitor
CFP Consolidated Fruit Packers
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
Janitor
BC Tree Fruits
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Cook
Pizza Rolla
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Worker
K&C Silviculture
10.2008 - 12.2015
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
Education
No Degree - Food Safe Certificate
*
Penticton, BC06.2023
High School Diploma -
Shaheedgarh Khalsha Public School
Sehaura03.2006
Skills
- Surface Cleaning
- Cooking
- Food Handling
- Order Verification
- Food Presentation
- Contamination Prevention
- Customer Service
- Food Presentation Talent
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Food Handler Certification
- Knife skills
- Nutrition awareness
- Culinary creativity
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Food safe certificate Training
Timeline
Cook
Self Employed
12.2020 - Current
Janitor
CFP Consolidated Fruit Packers
06.2019 - 11.2019
Cook
Pizza Rolla
12.2015 - 12.2018
Janitor
BC Tree Fruits
06.2015 - 04.2019
Crew Member
Hester Creek Estate Winery
08.2013 - 06.2021
Worker
K&C Silviculture
10.2008 - 12.2015
No Degree - Food Safe Certificate
*
High School Diploma -
Shaheedgarh Khalsha Public School
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