Kaya Rajwani
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Dynamic cook recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state, and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Nixon Hospitality
Kelowna, British Columbia
07.2025 - Current
- Trained, mentored and supported commi chefs on the line.
- Managed health and safety on the line
- Managed multiple stations during service making sure everything went out as smoothly as possible
Sous Chef
Train Station Pub
Kelowna
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain efficient food preparation processes.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development and ingredient sourcing.
- Lead menu developer, created weekly feature menus and event dishes
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Leopolds Tavern
Kelowna, BC
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations and staff schedules during peak hours.
- Closing manager, worked from 5-2:30am
- Collaborated with chefs to develop and refine menu items for seasonal offerings.
Education
Emergency Medical Responder - Emergency Medicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Vernon, BC04-2026
High School Diploma -
Kelowna Secondary School
Skills
- Emergency response
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Staff training
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Nixon Hospitality
07.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Train Station Pub
03.2023 - 07.2025
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Leopolds Tavern
01.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Medical Responder - Emergency Medicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Kelowna Secondary School