Sanjiv Kumar
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Efficient multitasker with talents in Danish recipe management and development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Vikarstyrken
03.2024 - Current
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Cook
Restaurant Amalie
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Chef
Blovstrød Kro And Kragerup Estate
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for making high quality hot food.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
Manager
Ganløse Kro
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for purchasing and keeping track of the inventory and cooking hot food
- Handling catering and cleaning the kitchen.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Chef
Post Pub
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for planning menus production and cooking hot food of high quality and nice serving for lunch buffet.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
Grøften
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Punctual and responsible for cooking hot food
- Worked independently and as planned.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Assistant chef
Lyreco
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Worked with many things in the kitchen e.g
- Help kitchen chef with cutting, washing and doing various tasks.
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.
- Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils, and counters.
Chef
a Spanish restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for cooking both hot and cold food, as well as their take-away department.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
Chef
Sagafjord restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the cold food buffet, e.g
- Filling, packing and setting up etc.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
Various restaurants
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Responsible for various kitchen tasks.
- Designed and executed catering menus for high-profile events, adapting offerings to meet diverse client needs.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
Chef
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Worked as a chef at a restaurant.
Education
Senior secondary school -
Punjab School Education Board in India
01.2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Frying
- Grilling
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Ingredients measuring
- Sauce making
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food Storage
- Efficient multitasking
- Meal Preparation
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Danish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Diploma course
Hygiene Course 2014, Slagter school in Roskilde
Closing
Looking forward to your answer! With Best Regards
Driving licence
International driving licence
References
Good references can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Vikarstyrken
03.2024 - Current
Cook
Restaurant Amalie
01.2023 - 02.2024
Chef
Blovstrød Kro And Kragerup Estate
01.2020 - 12.2022
Manager
Ganløse Kro
01.2019 - 01.2020
Chef
Post Pub
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chef
Grøften
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant chef
Lyreco
01.2014 - 01.2014
Chef
Sagafjord restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2013
Chef
a Spanish restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2014
Chef
Various restaurants
01.2006 - 01.2011
Chef
01.2001 - 01.2005
Senior secondary school -
Punjab School Education Board in India
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