NAVNEET KAUR GHATTORA
Castlegar
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Gateway Casinos, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing team performance. Skilled in complex problem-solving and adept at managing food inventories, ensuring high-quality meal preparation under pressure while maximizing customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Fairway Fussion
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Preparing dishes for big events every week
Lead First Cook
Gateway Casinos
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided excellent training opportunities for new hires, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged growth within the team.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, successfully passing health inspections at all times.
Cook
Langley Senior Village
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
Line Cook
Ricky's All Day Grill
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
Cooking
Selkirk College
Nelson, BC04-2020
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Complex Problem-solving
- Utensils and equipment
- Food inventories
- Food cost analysis
Accomplishments
Certificate of Apprenticeship Professional Cook 1 (Ita Ticket)
Certificate of qualification Professional Cook 1 (Ita Ticket)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Professional cook 1 (ita Ticket)
- Food safe level 1
Timeline
Chef
Fairway Fussion
04.2025 - Current
Lead First Cook
Gateway Casinos
05.2023 - 10.2024
Cook
Langley Senior Village
03.2023 - 10.2023
Line Cook
Ricky's All Day Grill
05.2020 - 01.2023
Cooking
Selkirk College
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