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Ankur Thapar

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel, excelling in food safety practices and culinary expertise. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining efficient operations and minimizing waste. Bilingual communicator dedicated to exceptional hospitality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Rosie’s Burger
Calgary, Alberta
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
  • Set up cooking stations with necessary supplies for efficient meal preparation.
  • Monitored food safety practices to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Line Cook

The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel
Calgary, AB
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared and cooked diverse dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Ensured food quality met hotel standards consistently.
  • Followed recipes and cooking techniques to achieve uniformity.

Line Cook

The Rec Room
Calgary, AB
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels and rotating stock to minimize waste.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively for various cooking tasks.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

3rd Cook

The Piccadilly Hotel
Calgary, AB
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: The Piccadilly is currently one of the top-ranking premier business hotels in the city of Chandigarh. The property was first established 30 years back and the main aim of the hotel is to provide the valued guests with unparalleled comfort, excellent standards of hospitality, and an unforgettable experience.

Breakfast Cook & Server

Courtyard by Marriott
Toronto, ON
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Started as a co-op student, and eventually got hired at this property with my skills and passion for my work. Supervised Banquet and 50 cover Bistro operations.

Management Trainee

Courtyard by Marriott
Toronto, ON
10.2013 - 03.2014

Education

Diploma - Hospitality Administration/Management

Humber College
01.2017

Diploma - Tourism and Hospitality Management

George Brown College
01.2014

Health & Safety

Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Administration/Management

Chitkara University
01.2013

Skills

  • Catering and hospitality management
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Bilingual communication
  • Food safety practices
  • Culinary expertise

Certification

  • Emergency First Aid CPR/AED
  • Canadian Red Cross Smart Serve
  • Smart Serve Ontario e140428205657 Food Safety Certification
  • TrainCan, Inc. D31422 Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Service Excellence
  • OTEC - Workforce Innovation We've Been Expecting You (WBEY)
  • Destination Toronto

Timeline

Line Cook

Rosie’s Burger
09.2024 - Current

Line Cook

The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel
06.2023 - 08.2024

Line Cook

The Rec Room
03.2022 - 06.2023

3rd Cook

The Piccadilly Hotel
06.2018 - 01.2022

Breakfast Cook & Server

Courtyard by Marriott
04.2014 - 05.2015

Management Trainee

Courtyard by Marriott
10.2013 - 03.2014

Diploma - Hospitality Administration/Management

Humber College

Diploma - Tourism and Hospitality Management

George Brown College

Health & Safety

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Administration/Management

Chitkara University
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