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Jagjot Kaur

Calgary,AB

Summary

Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Customer Service Cashier

Malwa sweets Restaurent
Calgary, Alberta
10.2024 - Current
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.

Cook/Restaurant Food Server

feast of india
Calgary, Alberta
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.

Cashier

dollar plus convenience store
Calgary, Alberta
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.

Education

GED -

PORTAGE COLLEGE
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Cooking
  • Food production scheduling
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Communication
  • Flexible schedule

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Cook/Customer Service Cashier

Malwa sweets Restaurent
10.2024 - Current

Cook/Restaurant Food Server

feast of india
03.2024 - 06.2024

Cashier

dollar plus convenience store
12.2023 - 06.2024

GED -

PORTAGE COLLEGE
Jagjot Kaur