Anakha P Mohanan
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Kitchener
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and food safety, my tenure at Compass Group Management, Kitchener Auditorium, showcases my ability to elevate customer satisfaction through meticulous quality control and effective team collaboration. Leveraging skills in food presentation and active listening, I've significantly contributed to streamlining processes and minimizing waste, ensuring high standards are met with precision.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Line Cook
Compass Group Management, Kitchener Auditorium
08.2024 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
Education
Diploma - Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, None 04.2001 -
Skills
Food presentation
Food safety
Kitchen operations
Kitchen sanitation
Time management
Active listener
Ingredient inspection
Food safety knowledge
Quality control
Team collaboration
Certification
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification – International HACCP Alliance.
Timeline
Line Cook
Compass Group Management, Kitchener Auditorium
08.2024 - Current
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification – International HACCP Alliance.
07-2024
Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
07-2024
Diploma - Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04.2001 -
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