Robin Singh
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
A dedicated, efficient, and hard-working student with over 4 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Passionate about cooking, handling things neat and clean, and doing food deliveries. Seeking a challenging/rewarding role as a line cook with a popular well-managed bar or eatery. HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Communication: Communicate with colleagues and customers as Driver with Skip the Dishes by leveraging a friendly and collegial manner, demonstrating strong and effective communication skills. Customer Service: Able to deliver a positive customer experience by greeting all customers throughout the course of a shift by fostering a positive atmosphere. Food Preparation: Comfortable with food preparation such as marinating, chopping, and grilling and along with managing appropriate inventory levels for food and beverage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Ristorante Amano
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef de Partie
Freeman's Little New York
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Second Cook
Peacock Modern Indian Cusine
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Pizza Cook
Piatto Pizzeria
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
Third Cook
Naan N Curry
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed the 475-degree tandoor oven while making a wide variety of Indian dishes such as Chicken Tandoori and Chicken Tikka Masala.
- Able to cut, peel and chop vegetables in a very quick and safe manner, serving to reduce time required for advanced food preparation.
- Created 600 to 650 naan bread per day, requiring 2 hours of making specialized dough in an extremely hot environment, demonstrating excellent stamina and ability to withstand lengthy shifts.
Delivery Associate
Skip The Dishes
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Cleaner
Bee Cleaning
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Line Cook
Shivani Kitchen
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
NSCC
Dartmouth, NS06.2022
Skills
- Proper Food Handling
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Counter Sanitization
- Portion Standards
- Food Allergy Understanding
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Certification
- Food Handling Certificate
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health and safety Act
- CPR/ First- Aid/ AED Certificate
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Ristorante Amano
04.2022 - Current
Chef de Partie
Freeman's Little New York
10.2021 - 04.2022
Second Cook
Peacock Modern Indian Cusine
07.2021 - 04.2022
Pizza Cook
Piatto Pizzeria
09.2020 - 10.2021
Third Cook
Naan N Curry
06.2019 - 04.2021
Cleaner
Bee Cleaning
01.2019 - 06.2019
Line Cook
Shivani Kitchen
09.2018 - 12.2018
Delivery Associate
Skip The Dishes
01.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
NSCC
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