KARAN VEER KHANNA
Lead Grill Cook
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the hospitality industry. Seeking to be a part of Bellvue manor team and contributing to its objectives and standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Grill Cook
The Shore Club
04.2022 - Current
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Cover all 4 stations: Garde manger, Vegetable accompaniment, Grill and pivot station.
- Prepped and cooked for different business events.
- Trained and delegated duties to new members on different stations and safety protocols as per head chef's instructions.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste
- Completed daily food preparation and expedited service during bustling business hours
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Chef Intern
George Brown College St. James Campus
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Https://www.thechefshouse.com/menus/restaurant
- Student-run, fine dining restaurant.
- Duties and learnings:
- Mise-en-place for Entrees station
- Operating different cooking appliances like electric smoker, sous vide cooker, etc
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Worked at appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts stations.
- Prepared staff meals as well.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Cook's Assistant
The Centurion Restaurant
08.2019 - 12.2019
- High-volume production
- Customer handling
- Food and beverages storage inventory
- Prepared work checklists.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Industrial Trainee
Renaissance Lucknow Hotel, Bachelor of Science
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Worked in different departments like Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Front Office.
Education
Ontario Level Diploma - Culinary Management(Integrated Learning)
George Brown College
Toronto, ON08.2022
Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
Le Cordon Bleu
Adelaide, Australia.07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Catering And Applied Nutrition
I.H.M. Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India05.2019
Skills
- Team Oriented
- Determined
- Altruistic
- Self-Awareness
- Coachable and Sense of humor
- Quality control
- Recipes and menu planning
https://khannaveerkaran779.wixsite.com/website
Journey of a cook journalized.
Timeline
Lead Grill Cook
The Shore Club
04.2022 - Current
Chef Intern
George Brown College St. James Campus
01.2022 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
09.2021 - 04.2022
Cook's Assistant
The Centurion Restaurant
08.2019 - 12.2019
Industrial Trainee
Renaissance Lucknow Hotel, Bachelor of Science
07.2017 - 10.2017
Ontario Level Diploma - Culinary Management(Integrated Learning)
George Brown College
Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
Le Cordon Bleu
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Catering And Applied Nutrition
I.H.M. Mumbai
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