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DEVANK BAJAJ

North York,ON

Summary

Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Chef

Stellar Personnel
08.2024 - Current
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Head Chef

Timbers Lodge Social Grill
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredients, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

Line Cook

Timbers Lodge Social Grill
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Busser

The Cheesecake Factory
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided quick and efficient clearing of tables between courses.
  • Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
  • Assisted servers with stocking supplies, setting up for service and cleaning duties.

Operations Manager

Terminal 7
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

York University
08.2024

Bachelors in Commerce

NMIMS University
07.2021

Skills

  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Customer Retention
  • P&L Management
  • Workflow Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Expense Control
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Financial Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Operations

Certification

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

SMART SERVE

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Freelance Chef

Stellar Personnel
08.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Timbers Lodge Social Grill
01.2023 - 08.2024

Line Cook

Timbers Lodge Social Grill
08.2022 - 02.2023

Busser

The Cheesecake Factory
06.2022 - 08.2022

Operations Manager

Terminal 7
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelors in Commerce

NMIMS University

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

York University

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