Tanhar Rashid
Mississauga,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Gifted Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for a new challenge creating tasty meals for a successful establishment. I am forward-thinking professional offering more than 9 years of experience working in fast-paced fine dining kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Chef
Woodbine Entertainment
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Chef
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared between 500-1500 plates per shift during peak season and banquets
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Junior Sous Chef
OEB Breakfast Co.
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Delivered verbal culinary instruction and assignments to kitchen staff members daily to promote successful dining experiences for clients.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Successfully completed kitchen product inventory as assigned.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source the best and freshest ingredients.
- Prepared meals from scratch.
Commis 1
Café Boulud At The Four Seasons
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Each meal is prepared from scratch to ensure freshness and quality of the dish being served.
- 250+ covers per service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
GED -
Central Peel Secondary School
Brampton, ON06.2010
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Guest Satisfaction
- Disciplinary Action
- Collaborative Relationships
- Kitchen Preparation and Management
- Profit Target Achievement
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Vendor Sourcing
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Safe Handling
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- WHMIS Certification
Timeline
Station Chef
Woodbine Entertainment
01.2023 - 12.2023
Commis 1
Café Boulud At The Four Seasons
09.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Sous Chef
OEB Breakfast Co.
04.2021 - 09.2022
Chef
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
03.2018 - 12.2023
GED -
Central Peel Secondary School
- Food Handler Certification
- WHMIS Certification
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