HARGAGANPREET SAINI
Mississauga
Summary
To seek a challenging position within a reputed organization and invest all my qualification and valuable experience to the optimum level, to facilitate continued career growth. Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
08.2022 - Current
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Adhered to standardized recipes and specification in order to maintain consistency.
- Minimized overproduction ensured proper rotation, labeling and storing of food in order to reduce food cost.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
Commis Chef
Hotel Royal Plaaza
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Proficient in Continental section with professional talents.
Commis I
TODD ENGLISH FOOD HALL
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Commis of the pound section
- Responsible of all the mise-en place of the section
- Commis Chef from July 1, 2018 to June 30,2020
- Receiving of all the raw ingredients ordered by the section in-charge
- Picking up of food product during service time
- Section kept up to date according to the standard by the management
- Follow all the rules led by Dubai municipality
- Following all the orders given by the section in-charge and implementing
- Help cost control if required by given steps and measures.
Kitchen Trainee
International Centre for Culinary Arts
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Proficient in Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation - Hot & Cold Sections
- Cutting Skills
- French, Italian and Continental Cuisine
- Preparation of stocks, soups, salads and appetizers
- Breakfast cookery
- Pasta and pasta sauces, Meat, Poultry & Offal.
- Fish & Shellfish Dishes
- Farinaceous products and Egg dishes
- 10 day Internship at St Regis Polo Club, Dubai
- Assisted the kitchen operations during the busy Ramadan period.
Kitchen Trainee (Internship)
ICCA Dubai
Education
Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) -
ICCA DUBAI
Various Diplomas Hospitality, Food Production & Culinary Arts -
Dubai
High School -
India
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Storage
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Presentation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking Techniques
- Portion Control
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Teamwork Abilities
- Problem Solving
Professional Skills And Training
- In-depth knowledge of food service operation including large quantity food preparation.
- Profound skill in operating various institutional/commercial kitchen equipment.
- Excellent communication skills (read, write, speak and understand English).
- Profound ability to perform manual labor (up to 25 lbs.).
- Strong ability to stand for long periods of time and move around at a brisk pace.
- Immense ability to work in cold and hot environment.
- Committed, Disciplined and Sincere. Works well with people and is a Good team player. Dependable and Works well under supervision.
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
08.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
Hotel Royal Plaaza
11.2020 - 04.2021
Commis I
TODD ENGLISH FOOD HALL
07.2018 - 10.2020
Kitchen Trainee
International Centre for Culinary Arts
04.2018 - 06.2018
Kitchen Trainee (Internship)
ICCA Dubai
Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) -
ICCA DUBAI
Various Diplomas Hospitality, Food Production & Culinary Arts -
Dubai
High School -
India
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