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NAVEEN VIKAS

Toronto,ON

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated and punctual individual. My experience consists of working in high volume and fast paced operations in Hotels, Restaurants, Flight Kitchens, Retails and Remote Camps.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Baker

Bouwa Whee Catering
06.2021 - Current
  • Preparation of homemade desserts, pastries, pies , muffins and breads.
  • Preparation of sandwiches and packing food portions.
  • Serving clients for breakfast and dinner service.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of work stations and kitchen equipment.
  • Inventory and ordering of bakery products.

Baker

Aramark
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Preparation of homemade desserts for 2 camps on 10 day rotation.
  • Preparation of breakfast pastries and variety of breads.
  • Preparation of desserts and pastries for catering orders and special occasions.
  • Helping for breakfast service, salad and sandwich preparation.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of work stations and kitchen equipment.


Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator/Baker

Metro Inc
05.2017 - 09.2019

Key Achievements.

  • Part of the opening team of this brand new store at Queen and Dufferin.
  • Appointed Bakery Manager of this brand new store at Bathurst and Steeles.


  • Baking of pies, cookies, breads and variety of baked products.
  • Cake decorating for all occasions.
  • Maintaining food safety and cleaning standards.
  • Tracking of everyday production and inventory of bakery products.

Baker

ESS Compass Group
04.2016 - 09.2016

Key Achievements.

  • Was part of the opening team of this 1800 residents camp at Richardson Lodge.


  • Baked consistent quality bakery products by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Prepared all products in accordance with standards of quality control, taste and presentation.
  • Prepared bakery products consistently in compliance with recipe, portioning and waste control guidelines.
  • Inspected kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production area.



Baker

ATCO Structures & Logistics
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Preparation of pastries, breads and bakery products for lunch room.
  • Preparation of desserts for dinner service.
  • Complied with all health and safety codes.
  • Routinely cleaned and sanitized work stations and kitchen equipment.


Head Baker

SNC-Lavalin
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Supervising a team of 4 Bakers.
  • Production of cakes, pies, muffins and variety of baked products.
  • Organizing and setup of outdoor caterings and functions.
  • Maintaining cleaning and sanitizing standards.


Chef De Partie

The Fairmont Banff Springs.
07.2007 - 08.2014
  • Supervising the morning shift.
  • Menu planning and production of pastry and bakery products for banquets and restaurants of the hotel.
  • Scheduling staff as per business volume.
  • Creating food requisitions for food stores and vendors.
  • Training of new hires.

Education

Red Seal Baker - Bakery

Alberta Apprenticeship Board.
Calgary, AB
05-2014

Skills

  • Food service operation
  • Safe food handling
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Timeline

Baker

Bouwa Whee Catering
06.2021 - Current

Baker

Aramark
09.2019 - 05.2021

Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator/Baker

Metro Inc
05.2017 - 09.2019

Baker

ESS Compass Group
04.2016 - 09.2016

Baker

ATCO Structures & Logistics
04.2015 - 09.2016

Head Baker

SNC-Lavalin
08.2014 - 02.2015

Chef De Partie

The Fairmont Banff Springs.
07.2007 - 08.2014

Red Seal Baker - Bakery

Alberta Apprenticeship Board.
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