Gagandeep Kaur
Calgary
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Pizza Cook with a proven track record at Baklavi Bar and Kitchen, adept at reducing food waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Excelled in high-volume environments, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to customer service. Skilled in food preparation and presentation, with a flair for innovative thinking and teamwork.
Experienced with pizza dough preparation, topping selection, and baking techniques. Utilizes knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety protocols to ensure smooth operations. Track record of producing consistent, high-quality pizzas and maintaining clean, efficient workspace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Cook
Baklavi Bar and Kitchen
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients inventory and rotating stock as needed.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
- Assisted coworkers during busy periods by multitasking between various stations when necessary, reinforcing teamwork within the establishment.
Pizza Maker
La Pino'z Pizza
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
Education
Second Degree - Business Management
University of Lethbridge
Calgary, ABSecondary Education (High School) - Commerce
The Central Board of Secondary Education
IndiaBachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Punjab University
Skills
- Team oriented
- Punctual and honest
- Efficient Multitasking Abilities
- Creative solutions
- Innovative thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Fundamental analysis
- Order management
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pizza Cook
Baklavi Bar and Kitchen
11.2022 - 11.2024
Pizza Maker
La Pino'z Pizza
02.2020 - 09.2022
Second Degree - Business Management
University of Lethbridge
Secondary Education (High School) - Commerce
The Central Board of Secondary Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Punjab University
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