A dedicated culinary professional seeking a dynamic position in a high-paced kitchen environment. Aiming to leverage my experience and passion for the culinary arts to contribute to and grow with a reputable fine dine restaurant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Associate (Line/Prep Cook)
Earls Restaurant
Saskatoon, Canada
03.2024 - Current
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Ensured quality of all products served by adhering to established standards.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers.
Stocked and maintained food products at line stations to support seamless service.
Managed handling, storage, and rotation of food products to uphold freshness.
Assisted in food prep assignments during off-peak periods.
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Supported team members in efficiently closing the kitchen by following established procedures.
Culinary Assistant
Earls Kitchen and Bar
Vaughan, Canada
05.2023 - 03.2024
Prepared and executed diverse menu items to meet customer preferences.
Ensured food quality and presentation to enhance dining experience.
Effective management of kitchen operations.
Upheld health and safety standards while managing inventory control efficiently.
Line Cook
Denny's
Brampton, Canada
11.2022 - 01.2023
Managed kitchen workflow and maintained equipment for optimal performance.
Collaborated with team to deliver high-quality food service consistently.
Performed food preparation and cooking duties to ensure timely service.
Education
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Canadore College
Scarborough, Ontario
09.2022
HIGH SCHOOL -
DAV Public School
Punjab, India
Skills
Cooking techniques
Food safety protocols
Culinary fundamentals
Kitchen operations
Inventory management
Menu design
Baking and pastry arts
Certification
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)