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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Gagan Jassal

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Truck Driver with proven work ethic and extensive safe driving record. Expertise in loading, unloading, and securing various products across diverse transportation roles. Strong coordination skills in managing customer interactions and documentation requirements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AZ Truck Driver

New Skywaves Inc
Toronto, ON
02.2025 - Current
  • Operate AZ-class truck for long-haul and regional deliveries
  • Haul refrigerated (reefer) trailers across Canada and the U.S.
  • Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections
  • Ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and compliance
  • Manage ELD/logbooks, border paperwork, and dispatch communication
  • Perform basic truck maintenance and report defects

Customer Service/ Box Truck Driver

Carquest Auto Parts
Brampton, ON
07.2020 - Current
  • Deliver parts to local shops
  • Led parts team operations during the COVID-19 period with a strong customer focus.
  • Trained new staff, streamlined onboarding, and optimized stock levels.
  • Built relationships with vendors and upsold to increase revenue.

Culinary Supervisor

Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Mississauga, ON
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Directed all kitchen operations in a high-volume setting.
  • Trained and managed a team of line and prep cooks to ensure station excellence.
  • Maintained consistent food quality, portion control, and plating standards.
  • Enforced all food safety protocols and led daily kitchen line checks.
  • Collaborated with management on scheduling, inventory, and ordering.

Chef de Partie

PIANO PIANO the restaurant
Oakville, ON
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Ran multiple stations in a fine-dining Italian kitchen.
  • Contributed to the plating design and menu specials.
  • Ensured mise en place and food quality met elevated standards.

Culinary Supervisor

Chop Steakhouse and Bar
Burloak, ON
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supervised prep and service team through lunch/dinner rushes.
  • Handled vendor orders through GFS and managed BOH inventory.
  • Supported executive chef with training, scheduling, and quality audits.

Culinary Instructor (Temp Assignment)

Wild Blue Restaurant & Bar
Whistler, BC
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted hands-on training during the launch of a new concept under Northland Properties.
  • Mentored new cooks and promoted brand-standard execution.

Line Cook / Prep Cook

Chop Steakhouse and Bar Meadowvale
Mississauga, ON
06.2017 - 11.2021
  • Supported prep and execution during peak service periods.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and food storage standards.

Culinary Intern

Richmond Station
Toronto, ON
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Rotated through garde manger, hot line, and prep.
  • Helped execute seasonal tasting menus and events.

Culinary Intern

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
Cambridge, ON
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Assisted chefs in fine dining preparation and service in a Michelin-level kitchen.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, organization, and prep quality.

Culinary Intern

Alobar Yorkville
Toronto, ON
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Built foundational culinary skills and assisted with daily prep and station support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jean Augustine Secondary School
Brampton, ON, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Vehicle operation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Incident management
  • Team leadership
  • Electronic log management
  • Route planning
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR level C AED

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

AZ Truck Driver

New Skywaves Inc
02.2025 - Current

Culinary Supervisor

Chop Steakhouse & Bar
05.2024 - 02.2025

Chef de Partie

PIANO PIANO the restaurant
06.2023 - 04.2024

Culinary Instructor (Temp Assignment)

Wild Blue Restaurant & Bar
08.2022 - 09.2022

Culinary Supervisor

Chop Steakhouse and Bar
11.2021 - 06.2023

Customer Service/ Box Truck Driver

Carquest Auto Parts
07.2020 - Current

Culinary Intern

Richmond Station
05.2019 - 09.2019

Culinary Intern

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
05.2018 - 09.2018

Line Cook / Prep Cook

Chop Steakhouse and Bar Meadowvale
06.2017 - 11.2021

Culinary Intern

Alobar Yorkville
05.2017 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Jean Augustine Secondary School
Gagan Jassal