Mojtaba (Dany) Rahimirad
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled in international cuisine and kitchen leadership, I excelled at Diamondback Golf Club & Granite Club by streamlining operations and mentoring teams for peak performance. My knack for teamwork and maintaining high-quality standards under pressure led to significant improvements in service delivery and customer satisfaction, showcasing my dedication to culinary excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Granite Club
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
Sous Chef
Diamondback Golf Club
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Food Preparation Worker
Valu Mart
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
- Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail when measuring ingredients and following recipes closely for best results.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours of operation.
- Monitored and maintained required food temperatures for safety.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Cook
Ava Esfahan Food Market
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Pizza Maker
Gino's Pizza Place
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting with other kitchen tasks such as prep work, dishwashing, or front-of-house duties as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper pizza-making techniques, contributing to overall staff proficiency.
- Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
Education
Collage Diploma - Culinary Arts Management
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12.2019
High School Diploma -
CALC Secondary School
Toronto, ON12.2017
Skills
- International Cuisine Knowledge
- Kitchen leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Special Diets Knowledge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Diamondback Golf Club
02.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Granite Club
09.2019 - Current
Food Preparation Worker
Valu Mart
01.2018 - 01.2023
Cook
Ava Esfahan Food Market
01.2015 - 01.2016
Pizza Maker
Gino's Pizza Place
09.2014 - 08.2015
Collage Diploma - Culinary Arts Management
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
CALC Secondary School
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