Amaan Punjabi
Halifax
Summary
Organised Line Cook with knack for creating delicious, well-presented dishes in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in multitasking, maintaining high standards of food safety, and working harmoniously with team members. Known for contributing to smooth kitchen operations and ensuring satisfaction through quality cooking and timely service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prep/Line Cook
Agricola Street Brasserie
06.2025 - Current
Line/Prep Cook
Trattoria Vesso
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Specialized in preparing and serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients
- Assisted in the daily preparation of fresh pasta, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and food safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Worked collaboratively with chefs and front-of-house staff to deliver an exceptional dining experience
Prep/Line Cook
Bistro East
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Collaborated with head chef to prepare daily special dishes.
- Prepared sauces, soups and salads for a range of menu options.
- Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Focused on portion control whilst serving food to avoid unnecessary wastage.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Prep/Line Cook
The Port Pub And Bistro
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders.
- Worked swiftly and efficiently during peak hours to minimise customer waiting times.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Followed recipes meticulously for consistent taste and quality of dishes.
Prep cook
7 Numbers and Gio's Italian Food (The Nose)
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared fresh pastas for services, including orecchiette, lasagna sheets, gnocci, and pappardelle
- Prepared various sauces and dressings for pastas and other dishes from the menu
- Prepping all the mise en place so that the service would go well for the line cooks
- During my time there, I ensured that everything was ready on schedule so that the service could run properly, and I checked that nothing was 86 (unavailable) practically every day
Prep/Line cook
The Chef's House
01.2024 - 03.2024
- During my time at The Chef's House, I proficiently operated across multiple stations, including vegetable, entree, pasta, and bread preparation
- This hands-on experience equipped me with a comprehensive skill set, ensuring seamless execution and consistent quality across all aspects of the operation
- Throughout my tenure, I meticulous prepared fresh pasta, crafting an array of sauces, and organizing mise en place during prep sessions
- As my efficiency improved, I readily extended assistance to fellow team members, optimizing our collective productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency
- During service, I prioritized timely delivery of all orders, ensuring seamless execution and contributing to a smooth operational flow
- My dedication to efficiency minimized delays, resulting in a consistently smooth and efficient service experience for both customers and team members alike
Prep/Line Cook/Stage
Casa Sgarra Ristorante
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Within three months of working there, I was engaged in almost everything, working at various stations, assisting with prep, and working the line during lunch and dinner service
- Had assisted with the preparation of several sauces that would be utilized for plating or just serving as a side
- Have prepared fresh pastas such as gnocchi, ravioli, orecchiette, fetticcine, and spagetti
- Prepared breads such as focacca, pane ricotta, and pane pugliese
Prep/Line Cook
Azhar Kitchen & Bar
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Effectively produced an assortment of Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, displaying a varied range of flavours and techniques borrowed from this rich and vibrant culinary history
- My ability to manage a station and operate autonomously in a kitchen environment has significantly improved
- Throughout weekend services, I improved my ability to manage high-demand situations with calm and clarity, so improving my total performance
Prep/Line Cook
Grills & Wok
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Skilled at using a wok to create entrés and hors d'oeuvres such as stir-fried noodles, fried rice, fried shrimp, vegetable stir fry, etc
- Acquired skills to prepare spring rolls, wontons, and dumplings using a fryer and traditional bamboo steam basket
- Handled evening and weekend rush hours to execute over 300 orders efficiently keeping a calm demeanor
- Conceptualized 'Soup of the day' for the establishment and executed soups such as miso soup, lemon coriander soup, Thai coconut soup, hot and sour soup, etc
- Successfully pitched and implemented an Italian menu for a short period of time
Prep Cook
TAJSATS Air Catering Limited
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared around 400 portions of assigned meal courses for British Airways, Air Asia, Singapore Airlines, Delta, Starbucks Coffee, and Emirates in a high volume fast-paced environment
- Reduced prep time by 2 hours with my advanced knife skills
- Efficiently used equipment i.e
- Traditional clay ovens, modern combi ovens, salamanders, meat slicers, etc
- Followed standardized recipes and production sheets/schedule to execute barbecue/grilled meats, salads, soups, sandwiches, and sauces
- Mentored new commis chefs to develop their culinary and time management skills
- Maintained an organized workstation, and cleaned and sanitized work equipment/food prep areas as per public health standards and W.H.M.I.S.- G.H.S system
Education
POSTGRADUATE - Culinary Arts- Italian Program
George Brown College / Alma Srl Scuola Internazionale Di Cucina Italiana
06-2024
Bachlors - International Culinary Arts
ITM IHM / Queen Margaret University
06-2022
Skills
High-volume Foodserviceundefined
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
Agricola Street Brasserie
06.2025 - Current
Line/Prep Cook
Trattoria Vesso
03.2025 - 06.2025
Prep/Line Cook
Bistro East
09.2024 - 02.2025
Prep/Line Cook
The Port Pub And Bistro
06.2024 - 08.2024
Prep cook
7 Numbers and Gio's Italian Food (The Nose)
03.2024 - 06.2024
Prep/Line cook
The Chef's House
01.2024 - 03.2024
Prep/Line Cook/Stage
Casa Sgarra Ristorante
09.2023 - 01.2024
Prep/Line Cook
Azhar Kitchen & Bar
06.2023 - 08.2023
Prep/Line Cook
Grills & Wok
01.2022 - 12.2022
Prep Cook
TAJSATS Air Catering Limited
03.2021 - 05.2021
POSTGRADUATE - Culinary Arts- Italian Program
George Brown College / Alma Srl Scuola Internazionale Di Cucina Italiana
Bachlors - International Culinary Arts
ITM IHM / Queen Margaret University
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