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Roshan Lalwani

Toronto,ON

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

NBA courtside Restaurant
02.2024 - Current
  • Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.

Sous Chef

Nodo
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.

Sous Chef

Francobollo
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.

Line Cook- Sous Chef

Red Wine Tavern
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Management

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY
Mumbai, India
02.2016

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Kitchen Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Ordering and Requisitions
  • Food Safety
  • Supervising Food Prep
  • Line Inspections
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Portion Control

Languages

English
Hindi

Timeline

Sous Chef

NBA courtside Restaurant
02.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

Nodo
05.2022 - 02.2024

Sous Chef

Francobollo
07.2020 - 05.2022

Line Cook- Sous Chef

Red Wine Tavern
12.2018 - 02.2020

Diploma - Culinary Management

George Brown College

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY
Roshan Lalwani