Donald Vegas
Windsor,ON
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 12 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Experienced Butcher with 8 years of experience. Impeccable hand-eye coordination and proven to create precise and meticulous cuts. Skilled at assembling, disassembling and sanitizing food processing equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Rocky Grill And Bar
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
Head Chef
Bawarchi Biryani Point Indian Cuisine
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Commis Chef
Royal Caribbean International U.S.A
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Commis Chef
The Leela
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
Education
Food And Beverage Studies -
Directorate of Vocational Education And Training
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Supreme Education
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India06.2008
Skills
- Food Science
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Chef Consultations
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Employee Training
- Kitchen Equipment Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Recipe Development
Languages
English
Hindi
Spanish
Certification
- STCW Basic Safety Training Certification
- Crowd Management Certification
- PAIE Certification
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Elementary First Aid
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Timeline
Head Chef
Rocky Grill And Bar
04.2023 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Bawarchi Biryani Point Indian Cuisine
06.2018 - 03.2023
Commis Chef
Royal Caribbean International U.S.A
02.2014 - 02.2018
Commis Chef
The Leela
02.2012 - 04.2014
Food And Beverage Studies -
Directorate of Vocational Education And Training
Bachelor of Arts -
Supreme Education
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