RAJA RAJAN RAJASEKAR
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Piano Piano the Restaurant, excelling in pizza preparation and kitchen operations. Recognized for enhancing food safety and quality standards while demonstrating strong teamwork and time management skills. Proficient in recipe standardization and line cooking, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Piano Piano the Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
- Setting up various stations in the restaurant
- Preparing and execution of dishes at the restaurant
- Cleaning and organizing stations, walk in cooler, equipment’s etc.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Prepared pizzas with consistency using standardized recipes and techniques
Pizza Maker
Ovenstory Pizza
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared high-quality pizzas by following standardized recipes and cooking techniques.
- Operated pizza ovens and kitchen equipment to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes during peak hours.
Junior Engineer
Cummins Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Achieved major cost savings (₹3 Crore) and received multiple awards for quality and impact
- Improved supplier quality performance through evaluation, corrective actions, and process capability enhancements
- Led proactive quality planning and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects
- Ensured compliance with product requirements for new and modified launches
- Recognized for driving automation, on-time project execution, and industry impact
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, IN04-2016
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Vikram Polytechnic College
Sivagangai, Madurai, IN04-2011
Skills
- Pizza prep, dough handling, recipe standardization
- Line cooking, food safety, kitchen operations
- Time management, multitasking, teamwork, leadership
Culinary Skills
Technical & Engineering Skills
- Functional testing, quality analysis
- Metrology: CMM, VMS, ULM, Contour Tracer
- Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Office, Windchill
- Quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt -completed
- Six Sigma Black Belt – American Society for Quality (ASQ)- In-progress
Timeline
Line Cook
Piano Piano the Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
Pizza Maker
Ovenstory Pizza
01.2024 - 06.2024
Junior Engineer
Cummins Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Vikram Polytechnic College
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