Shiv Kaneria
Toronto,ON
Summary
Effective at working in fast-paced environments, using sound judgment to make accurate decisions with little supervision. Monitors, maintains and repairs equipment to meet productivity standards and create exceptional results. Focused on team, customer and company needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Line Operator
Give and Go Foods
- Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough quality control checks and promptly addressing any issues identified.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting routine inspections, and providing necessary training to fellow operators.
- Minimized material waste during production runs through careful monitoring of raw material usage and adherence to established guidelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production targets through diligent monitoring of equipment performance and proactive problemsolving.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting stoppages and breakdowns and calling for maintenance assistance.
Mixer / Dough Maker
Give and Go Foods
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Kept a clean and organized workspace, minimizing potential hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
- Maintained mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
Sous Chef
Lakeside Catering Service Huntsville Ontario
Huntsville
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Dough Maker
Piano Piano Inc
Mississauga, ON
06.2021 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
- Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
- Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Sorted final products according to specified regulatory, customer or company standards.
- Prepared mixtures by properly filling kettles, pressure cookers and other processing containers with exact ingredients in accurate proportions.
- Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve high-quality products.
Production Supervisor
General Assembly Pizza
Mississauga
01.2021 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Baker
St Phillips Bakery
Maple, ON
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
Maintenance Worker
Camp Kandalore
Huntsville, ON
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
Warehouse Worker
Magnum Mfg
Thornhill, ON
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Education
Cabin Crew Management - Aerospace Engineering
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB02.2017
High School Graduate -
Oshwal Academy High School
Nairobi Kenya04.2015
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Equipment Maintenance
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
- Food Garnishes
- Critical Thinking
- Batch Mixing
- Learning Strategies
- Systems Evaluation
- Active Learning
- Production Processes
- Operations Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Equipment Preparation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Pastry Filling Equipment
- Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
- Raw Materials Assessment
- Commercial Food Production
- Oven Operation
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Dough Preparation and Baking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Timeline
Dough Maker
Piano Piano Inc
06.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
General Assembly Pizza
01.2021 - Current
Mixer / Dough Maker
Give and Go Foods
05.2020 - 07.2023
Baker
St Phillips Bakery
05.2020 - 06.2022
Maintenance Worker
Camp Kandalore
05.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Worker
Magnum Mfg
04.2017 - 12.2018
Sous Chef
Lakeside Catering Service Huntsville Ontario
06.2016 - 06.2021
Production Line Operator
Give and Go Foods
Cabin Crew Management - Aerospace Engineering
University of Manitoba
High School Graduate -
Oshwal Academy High School