Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Indian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commi Cook
L.P Residency
05.2024 - Current
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Apna Dhaba Punjabi
07.2019 - 04.2024
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Culinary Job Training
Svenska Design Hotels
12.2018 - 06.2019
Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
Culinary Industrial Training
The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake Gurgaon
05.2018 - 09.2018
Demonstrated proficiency in preparing a wide range of dishes, including various types of pizza and homemade pasta, while ensuring adherence to recipe standards and kitchen protocols.
Consistently upheld cleanliness and safety standards, including proper food handling, sanitation practices, and adherence to health regulations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Collaborated in menu planning and execution, contributing to the development of new recipes, preparing special dishes, and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality food presentation and taste.