Shiva Sashank
Toronto,ON
Summary
A chef with a sound knowledge of the culinary world, ingredients, and techniques with a keen interest in growing in this dynamic industry. Ability to work hard under pressure with an incredible passion for exploring and working with different cuisines across the globe.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
Toronto, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
Production Head
Over the Top by Tanaya
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Managing and Supervising the staff, Create and Draft Menus
- Directed and coordinated the production workflow, ensuring all departments met their deadlines.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding procurement of raw materials needed for production operations.
Pastry Cook
Project Sweet Dish
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Full time experience in Boulangerie, Full time experience in Patisserie and Confectionary, Understanding the Business aspect of the job, Interpersonal communication skills with the customers
- Operated ovens, mixers, grinders and other kitchen equipment as needed.
- Assisted in developing new recipes and improving existing ones while ensuring consistency in product quality.
Step Associate
The Oberoi Group of Hotels and Resorts, Trident
, ON
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted the chef in brainstorming new menu items and specials based on locally sourced, in-season ingredients, Planning, management, and preparation of Mise en place vendors etc, Preparation of doughs, fillings, frostings, glazes, and other Components of dishes in the bakery department, Production of buffet desserts for 200+ guests, Experience in event organization (theme-based lunch, high teas and sundowners)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies -
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
12.2021
Diploma - Bakery And Pastry Arts Management
Humber College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Bakery and pastry skills
- Culinary Skills
- Management of buffet set up, High Tea set up, theme-based lunch setups
- Advanced interpersonal communication skills
- Guest Service Management
- Quality Assurance
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Server Communication
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Portioning
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Recipe Adherence
Timeline
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
01.2024 - Current
Production Head
Over the Top by Tanaya
10.2022 - 04.2023
Pastry Cook
Project Sweet Dish
02.2022 - 09.2022
Step Associate
The Oberoi Group of Hotels and Resorts, Trident
08.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies -
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Bakery And Pastry Arts Management
Humber College
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