Rutuja Parulekar
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Khokha Eatery
11.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prep Cook
Browns SocialHouse Barrhaven
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new prep team members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes by following recipes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Startup Founder
Eat From Home (Cloud Kitchen)
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Business was registered under FSSAI
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Sold savoury items as well as specialty desserts.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Industrial Trainee
Taj Mahal Palace and Towers
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
- Studied functional relationships between different operational areas to better understand importance and impact of different decisions and protocols.
- Trained in all four core departments of the hotel with 2 months being in kitchens across the hotel.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Baking And Pastry Arts
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Studies
Sheila Raheja Institute of Hospitality Studies
Mumbai, India09.2020
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Contamination Control
- Time Management
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Preparation
- Ingredients Measuring
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Team Oriented
- Food Presentation Talent
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Prep Cook
Browns SocialHouse Barrhaven
05.2022 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Khokha Eatery
11.2021 - Current
Startup Founder
Eat From Home (Cloud Kitchen)
06.2020 - 06.2021
Industrial Trainee
Taj Mahal Palace and Towers
12.2018 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Baking And Pastry Arts
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Studies
Sheila Raheja Institute of Hospitality Studies
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