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Pal Gandhi

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook-1 Catering Department

Aramark Canada-University Of Calgary
07.2022 - Current


  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Fully understand special orders for customers considering dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan and ALLERGIES.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Regularly engage in teamwork and service.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
  • Adhering to all operational standards allowing to maintain control over production costs, supply costs, and inventory.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Contributed in yearly evaluations of employees.

Cook

Sensei bar
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items
  • Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes
  • Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage
  • Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards
  • Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed
  • Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use
  • Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.

Food Service Supervisor

Via Cibo restaurant
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
  • Managed catering orders effectively, ensuring timely delivery of large-scale meals without compromising quality or presentation standards.
  • Conducts regular audits of service and quality.
  • Followed all requirements and established tracking processes on a daily basis.
  • Manages everyday staff issues in a professional manner while following the company's policies and procedures.
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
  • Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.

Administrative assistant

Seth Immigration Consultants
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Answering and directing phone calls.
  • Producing and distributing correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
  • Assisting in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
  • Greeting clients in a friendly and warm manner.
  • Performing transactions for all cash/credit/debit card and maintaining bank records.
  • Resolving client problems or concerns in a calm and quiet manner.
  • Ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory.

Education

Hospitality Skills - Hospitality Management

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON
08.2020

Chemical laboratory technician -

Sheridan College
04.2019

Skills

  • Highly motivated
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Food handling
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Event Catering
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills

References

Available on request

Timeline

Cook-1 Catering Department

Aramark Canada-University Of Calgary
07.2022 - Current

Cook

Sensei bar
05.2022 - 11.2022

Administrative assistant

Seth Immigration Consultants
10.2021 - 06.2022

Food Service Supervisor

Via Cibo restaurant
10.2020 - 02.2022

Hospitality Skills - Hospitality Management

Centennial College

Chemical laboratory technician -

Sheridan College
Pal Gandhi