Baljeet Kaur
Halifax
Summary
Versatile and dedicated, I excelled at Lahori Grill by enhancing menu diversity and guest satisfaction. Mastering food safety and kitchen sanitation, my proactive teamwork and innovative recipe development significantly boosted culinary standards. My commitment to excellence and continuous skill improvement underscores my passion for culinary arts, making me an asset to any kitchen team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Cook
Rcr
09.2021 - Current
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for Number people.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Supported catering events by assisting with menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and preparation of specialty dishes.
- Coordinated with event planners to establish timelines and specific requirements for each function, facilitating smooth service execution.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
Line Cook
Alica
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Cook
Lahori Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
- Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON03.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts
HMV College
Jalandhar ,Punjab India07.2016
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Safe food handling
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Food production management
- Supply restocking
- Sauce preparation
- Portion control
- Garnishing techniques
- Recipe development
- Grilling techniques
- Seafood handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Recipe customization
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
Food handlers
Food safety
Smart serve
Whims
First-aid
Timeline
Banquet Cook
Rcr
09.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Alica
10.2019 - 03.2020
Cook
Lahori Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts
HMV College
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