Pratham Arora
Halifax,NS
Summary
Enthusiastic line cook with associate in culinary management and over 4 years of experience. Proven record of improving kitchen performance and introducing culinary improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
The Bicycle Thief
Halifax, NS
03.2024 - Current
- Cooked variety of seafood dishes, including fish, shellfish, and lobsters, ensuring optimal flavor and presentation.
- Capable of plating dishes attractively to enhance visual appeal and dining experience.
- Proficient in grilling and searing various cuts of beef, pork, and lamb to achieve desired doneness and flavor profiles.
- Skilled in monitoring and maintaining optimal cooking temperatures for red meat, ensuring food safety and quality.
- Experienced in creating flavorful marinades and seasoning blends to enhance the taste of dishes.
- Adjusted oven temperatures according to recipe instructions.
- Experienced in sautéing seafood with complementary ingredients to create balanced and flavorful dishes.
Line Cook
Harvest Clean Eats
Halifax, NS
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Cooked variety of salads and wraps like veggie, chicken, and pork.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Line Cook
Cafe Landwer
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of breakfast items, such as eggs, pancakes, and breakfast meat, ensuring high-quality presentation and taste.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and kitchen safety procedures.
- Managed breakfast rush hours efficiently, ensuring timely service and maintaining food quality.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Capable of creating and plating various mezza platters.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Line/Prep Cook
Cantina Mercatto
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Experienced in making traditional Italian sauces, such as marinara, pesto, and Alfredo, following authentic recipes.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
Internship Student
The Local Cafe and Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Working alongside chefs to learn food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen management skills while assisting in daily operations.
- Engaged in hands-on training in various cooking techniques.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Kitchen Supervisor
Boston Pizza
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to the menu or special orders.
- Demonstrating expertise in specific cooking techniques (e.g., grilling, pasta making, fryer).
- Developing and testing new recipes or menu items. Managing kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring a smooth flow of service.
- Adhering to food safety and sanitation standards and regulations.
- Ordering and managing kitchen inventory to control food costs and minimize waste.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
Centennial College
Toronto, ON09-2022
M.M Public School
03-2018
Skills
- Time management
- Multi tasking
- Food Safety
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Knife Skills
Certification
- Food Safety/ handler Certification
- Smart Serve Certification
Timeline
Line Cook
The Bicycle Thief
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Harvest Clean Eats
01.2024 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Cafe Landwer
01.2023 - 12.2023
Internship Student
The Local Cafe and Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
Line/Prep Cook
Cantina Mercatto
03.2022 - 12.2022
Kitchen Supervisor
Boston Pizza
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Food Safety/ handler Certification
- Smart Serve Certification
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
Centennial College
M.M Public School
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