Devanshi Raiji
Toronto,ON
Summary
High-performing Culinary Professional offering 10+ years of industry experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Hello Fresh
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated as a key member of the initial launch and ramp up team at Factor Canada, effectively scaling meal production from 0 to 30,000 meals per week
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by overseeing and managing a team of 25 production cooks and associates as direct reports
- Successfully ensured efficient operations through meticulous weekly inventory management, employee scheduling, and the procurement, delivery, storage, and issuance of food items
- Implemented and developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and facilitate a flawless launch.
Senior Kitchen Partner
King taps
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in all prep and line stations, ensuring seamless operations
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions to onboard new employees for prep and line stations
- Successfully executed lunch and dinner services for a high volume of 500+ guests each day, emphasizing a sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail in preparing menu items flawlessly and punctually
- Exercised meticulous control over food waste, diligently monitoring and minimizing it
Kitchen Manager
Cotta Food Bar
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated proficiency in prepping and executing daily menu items within established food service standards
- Maintained meticulous records of inventory to ensure efficient stock management
- Provided comprehensive training to new employees, ensuring their seamless integration into the team
- Prepared all food items with precision and adherence to strict hygiene protocols, consistently meeting demanding time constraints
- Assumed responsibility for overseeing kitchen operations, effectively collaborating with the executive chef to drive successful outcomes.
Shift leader
Cactus Club Cafe
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Led the successful planning, preparation, and implementation of the Sushi rollout menu, ensuring utmost culinary excellence
- Demonstrated meticulous adherence to recipes, while impeccably serving food in strict accordance with restaurant's serving protocols
- Diligently accommodated customer preferences and dietary restrictions by carefully preparing food and addressing specific requests or allergies.
Line/Prep/Confectionary Cook
Joey's Restaurant
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed daily quality checks of ingredients used in preparation
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions.
Prep cook
White Spot
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Implemented strict adherence to sanitation and food production codes, resulting in a 100% compliance rate during health inspections
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to ensure seamless teamwork and efficient workflow, leading to a decrease in customer wait times by 20%
- Coordinated and supervised kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef, ensuring smooth service delivery and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
Education
Culinary Management
Fanshawe College
LondonHotel & Culinary Management -
Red Carpet
Pune, IndiaSkills
- Kitchen management
- Menu/Recipe development
- Quality control
- Food production
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office/ Google Suites
- Food Cost Management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hello Fresh
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Cotta Food Bar
09.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Kitchen Partner
King taps
06.2020 - 12.2022
Shift leader
Cactus Club Cafe
03.2017 - 03.2020
Line/Prep/Confectionary Cook
Joey's Restaurant
05.2016 - 03.2017
Prep cook
White Spot
08.2015 - 05.2016
Culinary Management
Fanshawe College
Hotel & Culinary Management -
Red Carpet
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