Donna Dharmdas
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COOK/Food Service Aide
The Village of Winston Park
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Plate and serve meals to residents in accordance with dietary restrictions and preferences
- Ensure timely delivery of meals while maintaining high standards of presentation
- Provide attentive and friendly customer service, catering to residents' individual needs and preferences
- Coordinate with dietary staff to plan menus, taking into consideration seasonal ingredients, cultural preferences, and special dietary needs.
LINE COOK/PREP COO
Kinton Ramen
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
- Cooked and served food and meals by planned menus, recipes, and portion control procedure
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Cut/trim meats based on standard weight
PIZZA COOK
Later Pizza
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Baked pizzas at the correct temperature and removed them promptly from ovens
- Take orders and answer phone calls for customer orders
- Cooked assembled pizzas in the oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in the electronic system from start to finish.
BREAD AND PASTRY INSTRUCTOR
Punta National High School
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Planned daily lessons
- Supervised students' performance
- Utilized a variety of teaching techniques, methods, and materials to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the course
- Monitored students' growth and academic process
- Designed detailed lesson plans that included hands-on activities such as croissant laminating or puff pastry folding.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ABS-CBN
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs
- Created and produced marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, online marketing content and social media posts, to enhance brand visibility and reputation
- Schedule and confirm appointments, managing calendars for multiple team members
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships and networks within designated sales territory.
FRONT OFFICE ATTENDANT
Hotel Camila
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Oversaw cash and credit card payment transactions at the front desk
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, reservations, and payments
- Worked with room service, housekeeping, maintenance, and security to meet all guest needs
- Replied to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information, and guest concerns.
Education
BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS MANAGEMENT -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Waterloo, Ontario04.2023
MASTER OF ARTS IN MAED -
Saint Vincent's College
Philippines01.2019
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Colegio De San Francisco Javier Zamboanga Del Norte
Philippines01.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT -
Saint Vincent's College
Philippines01.2015
Skills
- Committed to safe food and equipment handling/sanitation
- Self-motivated and well-disciplined in work schedules
- Organizational Skills
- Strong coordination abilities
- Problem Solving: Capable of identifying and resolving
- Safe Work Practices
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Cutting Techniques
- High-Volume Environments
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Cleaning and Organization
- Sanitary Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Food Inspection
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
- Smart Serve
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
COOK/Food Service Aide
The Village of Winston Park
07.2023 - Current
PIZZA COOK
Later Pizza
12.2022 - 11.2023
LINE COOK/PREP COO
Kinton Ramen
12.2021 - Current
BREAD AND PASTRY INSTRUCTOR
Punta National High School
06.2018 - 07.2021
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ABS-CBN
08.2016 - 01.2017
FRONT OFFICE ATTENDANT
Hotel Camila
03.2015 - 01.2016
BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS MANAGEMENT -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
MASTER OF ARTS IN MAED -
Saint Vincent's College
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Colegio De San Francisco Javier Zamboanga Del Norte
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT -
Saint Vincent's College
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