Gursimran Deol
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a strong background in food preparation and cooking techniques. Skilled in workload management and optimizing inventory processes, resulting in reduced waste and improved team performance during high-demand periods.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House
St. Catharines, ON
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored new line cooks, enhancing team efficiency and skill development.
- Coordinated food preparation processes to maintain consistent quality during peak hours.
- Streamlined inventory management procedures, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations, providing feedback to improve overall kitchen performance.
Line Cook
Applebee's
St. Catharines, ON
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Supervisor
A&W
St. Catharines, ON
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction ratings during peak hours.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure full coverage during peak hours without overstaffing, balancing customer service with cost efficiency.
Education
Human Resources Management
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
07-2018
- , Student Senate
- Professional Development Studies: Biochemistry, 2016
- Graduation with Distinction, [semester-3,2017]
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Ordering supplies
- Customer service
- Food safety knowledge
- Workload Management
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Kitchen Manager through effectively helping with kitchen operations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Food Handler Certificate
- Smart Serve
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor - Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House
06.2023 - Current
Line Cook - Applebee's
06.2022 - 06.2023
Supervisor - A&W
09.2021 - 06.2022
Algoma University - , Human Resources Management
Guru Nanak Dev University - Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology