Harshdeep Singh
Saint John,Canada
Summary
Energetic culinary professional adept at thriving in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. Strong work ethic and commitment to enhancing team performance through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Atlantic superstore
Saint John, Canada
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared diverse dishes following established recipes and procedures to ensure quality.
- Managed fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining effective communication with team.
- Achieved food safety certification through completion of required training and assessments.
- Experienced in opening and closing the store.
Line Cook
Moose Winooski's
Kitchener, Canada
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Experienced in preparing several kinds of foods according to restaurant requirements.
- Cooked food during peak hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late nights, ensuring timely service.
- Prepared food to order, tailoring dishes to meet customer specifications and preferences.
- Certified as line cook by restaurant, demonstrating over two years of hands-on experience.
- Knows how to do both opening and closing procedures of the restaurant.
- Famous restaurant under the Charcoal group of restaurants including Del's, Martini's, Beertown and more.
Cashier
Shell
Cambridge, Canada
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Accurately counted and handled cash transactions at register, ensuring precise financial exchanges.
- Provided attentive customer service in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment to meet customer needs.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Performed various gas station tasks, including attending customers, cleaning, stocking, and rotating products to maintain store appearance and inventory.
- Demonstrating ability to complete heavy lifting tasks.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Kitchener, Canada
09.2019 - 03.2021
- More than one year of experience providing customer support in busy environments for public utility.
- Greeted customers and delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing overall dining experience.
- An unwavering commitment to customer service, with the ability to build productive relationships, resolve complex issues and win customer loyalty.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently.
- Prepared and served beverages, ensuring quality and consistency in drink offerings.
- Assisted with restaurant tasks, contributing to efficient daily operations.
- Performed general duties, including cleaning, wiping counter tops.
- Strategic-relationship/partnership-building skills - listen attentively, solve problems creatively, and use tact and diplomacy to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes.
Education
DCS / DEC - Business (General)
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01-2020
Skills
- Culinary Techniques
- Food Safety Practices
- Kitchen Inventory Management
- Menu Planning
- Restaurant Operations
- Cost Control
- Menu Upselling Techniques
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Planning Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Engagement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Cook
Atlantic superstore
11.2024 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Moose Winooski's
05.2021 - 06.2024
Cashier
Shell
12.2020 - 03.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2019 - 03.2021
DCS / DEC - Business (General)
Conestoga College