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Diya Ghai

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

Assistant Chef

L&R Pizza And Curry
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
  • Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
  • Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
  • Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils and counters.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.

Line & Prep Cook

Vijaya'a Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Alexander College
Burnaby, BC
12.2024

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Customer Service
  • Monitoring
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Equipment Selection
  • Time Management
  • Special Requests
  • Workload Management
  • Head Chef Collaboration
  • Garnishing
  • Recipe Creation
  • Portioning
  • Grill Operation
  • Chef Assistance

Timeline

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Chef

L&R Pizza And Curry
01.2023 - Current

Line & Prep Cook

Vijaya'a Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Alexander College
Diya Ghai