Gursimran Kaur
NORTH YORK,Canada
Summary
I am a reliable and hard-working night coach with excellent communication and leadership skills. I have 3 years of experience coaching and supervising teams and ensuring all activities are conducted safely. My passion for fostering teamwork and maintaining a safe work environment has contributed to the success of my previous roles in the culinary industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Toronto, ON
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation.
- Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, including cooks and line chefs, to ensure efficient workflow and team cohesion.
- Manage inventory, including ordering and receiving supplies, to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Conduct training sessions for staff on food preparation techniques, safety procedures, and kitchen equipment use.
- Monitor kitchen expenses and implement cost-saving measures to maintain budget targets.
Night coach
Earls Kitchen+ Bar
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills
- Assisted with product check-in and rotation to ensure all recipes and orders were executed with the highest possible standards of accuracy and in a timely manner
- Ensured the kitchen was ready for business before the restaurant opened, including sanitizing work areas, stocking work areas, and preparing raw ingredients
- Provided clear direction to staff to ensure the successful completion of daily tasks and projects
- Supervised and mentored a staff of 10-20, providing leadership and direction to ensure organizational goals were met
- Maintained temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (H.A.C.C.P) logs as required; maintained appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
- Provided constructive feedback to staff.
Kitchen Supervisor
416 hospitality food truck
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of 10 kitchen staff members, ensuring efficient production of quality meals
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced food and labor costs by 10%
- Demonstrated leadership in the kitchen by setting a positive example for other staff
- Investigated and resolved customer and staff complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Managed ordering of products and inventory for the store.
Line Cook
Munchers
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work area utensils and kitchen equipment
- Ensured shift readiness through daily kitchen systems, line checks, and restocking
- Performed opening and closing duties as instructed
- Followed safe operating and handling procedures at all times
- Complied with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Education
Diploma - Culinary management
Humber College
12.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Kitchen Management
- Detail Oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Culinary arts
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
04.2024 - Current
Night coach
Earls Kitchen+ Bar
12.2021 - 03.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
416 hospitality food truck
02.2021 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Munchers
05.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma - Culinary management
Humber College