Taral Purohit
Yorkton
Summary
Dynamic Food Service Director with a proven track record at Compass Group Canada, excelling in strategic planning and staff supervision. Enhanced service levels while controlling costs and maintaining compliance with health regulations. Skilled in inventory management and staff training, driving team performance and operational efficiency.
Experienced Financial Services Consultant and proven leader at building vibrant businesses by developing new prospects and accounts and managing customer relationships to achieve sales goals. Dedicated to generating customer goodwill and loyalty by developing key relationships with decision-makers. Demonstrated to leverage network of customer contacts to increase understanding of customer needs and employ business-growth strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Compass Group Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facilities handling 100 meals each day.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss, and budgeting.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed
HR Administrator
Fin City Corporation
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks by automating key processes.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Partnered with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, applying this expertise when advising managers on employee matters.
- Developed policies and procedures that align with company objectives and legal requirements.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Coordinated employee engagement surveys to identify areas for improvement and implemented strategies to boost morale.
Financial Services Representative
Easy Financial
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through the evaluation of finances.
- Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
- Worked with clients and finance companies to find optimal solutions for financing.
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Met with clients to determine financial objectives and review assets, liabilities, cash flow, and other financial information.
- Provided clients with price quotes on securities and financial information on corporations issuing select securities.
Restaurant General Manager
Concorde Food Service
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Set clear expectations and created a positive working environment for employees.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited the establishment's earnings to the bank.
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting, and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Lead Cook
Compass Group Canada
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Monitored cook's and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protection by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Food Service Supervisor
Wok Box
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized and sanitized per established standards.
- Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Education
Master Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Sardar Patel University
India 04.2015
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
India 04.2013
Skills
- Business acumen
- Strategic planning
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- MS Office
- Account documentation
- Financial services
- Loan applications
- Ordering and purchasing
- Staff training and development
- Staff leadership
- Background checks coordination
- Human resources information systems
- Grievance procedures
- HR policies development
- Employee scheduling
- Process improvements
- Waste reduction
Timeline
HR Administrator
Fin City Corporation
08.2023 - 04.2025
Food Service Director
Compass Group Canada
10.2022 - Current
Financial Services Representative
Easy Financial
04.2022 - 10.2022
Restaurant General Manager
Concorde Food Service
10.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Cook
Compass Group Canada
06.2019 - 07.2021
Food Service Supervisor
Wok Box
12.2018 - 09.2020
Master Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
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