Niranjan Dahanuwala
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Results-focused professional with many years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development. Maintains accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll, and employee records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Scaddabush Italian kichen and bar
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Stocked food items and supplies as needed.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and grills to ensure proper cooking times were observed.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to FIFO principles.
- Documented daily production sheets for each dish prepared.
- Checked freshness of food products prior to use.
- Sliced meats and cheeses for plating or buffet service.
- Measured ingredients accurately for recipe preparation.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during meal prep.
- Inspected finished dishes for presentation accuracy prior to serving.
Line Chef
L xpresso Mercurio
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Monitored food stock and placed orders with suppliers when necessary.
- Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Checked all dishes before they left the kitchen to ensure that they met quality standards.
- Assisted in developing new recipes and menu items as requested by management.
- Followed established health and safety guidelines while preparing meals.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and adjusted purchasing accordingly.
- Trained new line cooks on proper techniques for preparation of dishes.
Store Manager
Subway Sandwich
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Assistant Manager
Thorncliff banquet Centre
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Analyzed data from surveys or feedback forms to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Industrial Microbiology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, None01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 07-2014
Skills
- Sanitation practices
- Dish preparation
- Knife skills
- Food cost control
- Production line management
- Recipe execution
- Food preparation
- Quality assurance
- Food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Portion control
Hobbies
- Singing
- Chess
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Scaddabush Italian kichen and bar
01.2020 - 09.2024
Line Chef
L xpresso Mercurio
11.2018 - 01.2020
Store Manager
Subway Sandwich
01.2017 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager
Thorncliff banquet Centre
02.2015 - 12.2018
Advanced Diploma - Industrial Microbiology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Mumbai