Parmod Kumar
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Mother's Pizza, excelling in dough preparation and pizza cooking. Proven ability to manage time effectively while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in operating ovens and ensuring food quality, consistently creating authentic Italian dishes that delight customers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pizza Chef
Mother's Pizza
Halifax, Nova Scotia
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Mixed doughs according to specific recipes and techniques.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
- Followed recipe instructions accurately while preparing sauces, dressings, marinades.
- Sliced pizza into portions as required for individual orders or catering events.
- Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
- Operated commercial kitchen appliances such as mixers, grinders, slicers and ovens safely.
- Cut vegetables and rolled out dough to prepare raw materials for cooking.
- Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Monitored inventory of food items used to prepare pizzas.
- Scheduled equipment use and activities based on daily menus and manager directions.
- Ensured that all food items were stored properly at appropriate temperatures.
Line Cook
Mezza Lebanese kitchen
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Pizza Maker
Score Pizza
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
- Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas according to customer size specifications.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Organized storage areas for unused ingredients or supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
Customer Service Cashier
walmart
Brampton, Ontario
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns swiftly, ensuring immediate attention to issues.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Restaurant Server
Indian restaurant
Brampton, Ontario
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Greeted and seated customers promptly, courteously, and professionally.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Brampton, ON04-2021
Skills
- Dough preparation
- Pizza cooking
- Oven operation
- Food storage
- Sauce preparation
- Ingredient portioning
- Culinary creativity
- Customer service
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
- Smart serve certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Mezza Lebanese kitchen
06.2023 - 12.2023
Pizza Maker
Score Pizza
01.2022 - 03.2023
Pizza Chef
Mother's Pizza
12.2021 - 11.2024
Restaurant Server
Indian restaurant
10.2019 - 02.2021
Customer Service Cashier
walmart
04.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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