JOHN GASHAIJA
Toronto,ON
Summary
Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Classic Hotel
Kigali-Rwanda
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
Kitchen Helper
Kigali Baobab Hotel
Kigali-Rwanda
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
Education
No Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Tourism And Business Studies
Kigali-Rwanda09.2018
Skills
- Kitchen Preparation
- Food Storage Protocol
- Dishwasher Operation
- Kitchen Supply Management
- Station Restocking
- Safety and Sanitation
- Routine Maintenance
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Tray Delivery
- Accident Prevention
- Clean and Sanitize Surfaces
- Proper Storage Procedures
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Classic Hotel
03.2021 - 08.2023
Kitchen Helper
Kigali Baobab Hotel
01.2019 - 02.2021
No Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Tourism And Business Studies