Riccardo Persaud
Toronto,Canada
Summary
I am seeking a full-time position within your organization, where I can apply my skills and expertise to drive business growth. I look forward to collaborating with your team, expanding my professional network, and developing new skills through ongoing experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook (Lead Line Cook; May 2024 - Sept 2024)
Eataly Sherway
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Sauce Bauce
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Preparation of Proteins, Produce and Sauces for service
- Time management skills when serving guests and preparing for caterings
- Overlooked staff as they completed tasks, ensuring they have been done to spec
- Maintained a sanitary and clean work environment
- Worked with awareness and safe food handling of dietary issues for guests
- Followed FIFO when receiving products from BONDI, A&M MEATS, and LOBLAWS.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Joey Sherway
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared necessary recipes and products followed to spec through CRUNCHTIME
- Prepared menu items in a fast and timely manner, along with precise execution
- Good time management skills when prepping items for set day starting with priority items and others following after
- Team oriented when completing tasks, One team, One Dream mentality
- Organizational Skills when receiving items from GFS, FIFO is followed very strictly.
Order Selector
Gordon Food Service
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Using an Electric Pallet Jack to select products to place onto pallets for batches being shipped out to Clients
- Worked in different pick zones (Grocery, Cooler, Freezer) in temperatures from Room temperature, 1 degree Celsius and -25 degree Celsius
- Lifting products from 15 kg to 40 kg.
Prep Cook - Saucier
Earls Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepare the necessary sauces needed for business levels of specific day
- Completed SAUCES in timely manner following company standards and executing to best of ability.
Sous Chef
Posta Italbar Cucina
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create all dishes A-la-carte from the section
- Made sure orders from SYSCO, BONDI, VINCENZO, OFF THE BONE were correct.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff
- Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and storage
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff for seamless service
- Communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers.
- Attend kitchen meetings and contribute to decision-making
Line Cook
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create all dishes A-la-carte from the section
- Made sure orders from Bella Napoli were correct.
Jr. Sous Chef
Wendel Clarks Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create all dishes A-la-carte from the section
- Made sure orders from GFS were correct.
Chef-de-partie
Fired Up BBQ & Grill
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create all dishes A-la-carte from the section
- Executed A-la-carte to chef standards as well as the guests.
Garde Manger
17 Steakhouse & Bar
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Set station for acceptable service menu, whether lunch or dinner
- Met yields for distinctive nights.
Line Cook
Pickle Barrel Bramalea City Centre
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create all dishes A-la-carte from the section
- Cook and plate dishes on order, in a fast paced environment to company standards as well as the customers.
Line Cook
Slumdog Bar & Grill / Hakka Lounge
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Prepare the recipes necessary to create any Appetizers, Entrees, or Desserts A-la-carte
- Cook and plate the dishes on order, in a fast paced environment to company standards as well as the customers.
Education
Culinary Skills (Chef Training) -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety Management
- Supervising Food Prep
- Knife Skills
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Safe handling
- Menu Memorization
- Staff Training
- Detail Oriented
- Kitchen Management
- Portion Control
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Staff Motivation
- Plating
- Sanitation Procedures
- Order delivery practices
- Garnishing and Plating
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Line Cook (Lead Line Cook; May 2024 - Sept 2024)
Eataly Sherway
11.2023 - 09.2024
Sous Chef
Sauce Bauce
05.2023 - 10.2023
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Joey Sherway
07.2022 - 10.2023
Order Selector
Gordon Food Service
01.2022 - 07.2022
Prep Cook - Saucier
Earls Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021
Sous Chef
Posta Italbar Cucina
06.2020 - 03.2021
Line Cook
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
06.2018 - 12.2018
Jr. Sous Chef
Wendel Clarks Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 04.2017
Chef-de-partie
Fired Up BBQ & Grill
06.2016 - 01.2017
Garde Manger
17 Steakhouse & Bar
12.2014 - 02.2015
Line Cook
Pickle Barrel Bramalea City Centre
02.2014 - 06.2014
Line Cook
Slumdog Bar & Grill / Hakka Lounge
03.2013 - 02.2014
Culinary Skills (Chef Training) -
George Brown College
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