Avninder Kaur
Calgary,AB
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook and Cashier
Edo Japan
Calgary, AB
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Customer Service & Cash Handling: Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems, ensuring customer satisfaction and resolving issues promptly.
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepared and cooked menu items according to company standards, maintaining quality, consistency, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Inventory Management: Assisted with inventory checks, managed stock levels, and communicated with the team to ensure ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Multitasking in a Fast-Paced Environment: Balanced cooking duties with cashiering tasks, prioritizing customer orders while maintaining cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Worked closely with kitchen staff and management to meet daily sales targets and deliver a seamless customer experience.
- Upselling & Promotions: Informed customers about promotions and menu items, helping increase sales and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Bartender
Moonlight Pub
Calgary, Alberta
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Drink Preparation & Expertise: Prepared a wide range of cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of popular drink recipes and seasonal cocktails.
- Customer Engagement: Engaged with patrons, taking orders, and offering personalized drink recommendations, ensuring a friendly and enjoyable bar experience.
- Inventory Management: Assisted with restocking and maintaining the bar inventory, monitoring supplies, and placing orders for liquor, mixers, and other essentials.
- Cash Handling & Bar Operations: Managed the cash register, handled payments, and ensured that the bar area was clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
- Conflict Resolution: Addressed customer complaints or issues calmly and efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Portage College
Calgary, AB05-2023
Skills
- Fine Dining
- Surface cleaning
- Grilling
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Recipe-based cooking
- Customer Service
- Order Verification
- Food presentation
- Positive and professional
- Event Catering
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Quality assurance and control
- Focused and disciplined
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Leadership & Collaboration: If you've taken leadership roles in any of your jobs or extracurriculars, this shows you're proactive and well-rounded in terms of teamwork and responsibility.Example:
"I’ve had the opportunity to lead shifts and mentor new team members in my role as a bartender and server. This leadership experience has not only improved my communication skills but also my ability to motivate and guide others."
Timeline
Bartender
Moonlight Pub
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cook and Cashier
Edo Japan
05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Portage College
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