Gursharn Singh
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper
Shandar Hut Indian Cuisine
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Server
Pabla Curry House
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Education
Diploma - Teacher Assistant
Campbell College
Edmonton, ABBachelor Of Arts - Arts
Punjabi University
Patiala( Punjab)05.2022
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Plates presentation
- Ingredient management
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Plating and presentation
- Dishwashing
- Ingredient Preparation
- High-volume dining
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Cleaning techniques
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food safety practices
- Waste Reduction
- Table preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Chef support
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleaning
- Quality Control
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Helper
Shandar Hut Indian Cuisine
07.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Pabla Curry House
01.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma - Teacher Assistant
Campbell College
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts
Punjabi University
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