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Nirush Arulendran

Ottawa

Summary

Qualified and Hardworking Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Baton Rouge
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Line Cook

Red Lobster
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.

Prep Cook

Freshii
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Carleton University
Ottawa, None

Skills

  • Portioning
  • Prep work
  • Recipe preparation
  • Food rotation
  • Food presentation
  • Punctual and honest
  • Line management
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food allergen safety
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Food storage procedures
  • Ingredient preparation

Timeline

Line Cook

Baton Rouge
10.2023 - 02.2025

Line Cook

Red Lobster
09.2022 - 08.2023

Prep Cook

Freshii
01.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Carleton University

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