Shivam Popli
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional.
Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Talented kitchen leader offer over 3 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Milestone Grill & Bar
Coquitlam, BC
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Line Cook
Joey's Restaurant
Coquitlam, BC
12.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared average of 200 orders each shift
Line Cook
Boat House
White Rock, BC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by the chef.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in the preparation and delivery of meals.
- Set up workstations and prepped food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared over 200 meals daily, consistently collaborating with kitchen and FOH staff to maintain service flow
Team Member & Kitchen Manager
A & W Restaurant
Vancouver, BC
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON04.2021
High School Diploma -
Adarsh Public School
Karnal, India04.2016
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering and Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Milestone Grill & Bar
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Joey's Restaurant
12.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Boat House
06.2020 - 12.2020
Team Member & Kitchen Manager
A & W Restaurant
09.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
St. Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Adarsh Public School