Tatwa Surya
Vancouver
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Nook Restaurant, excelling in kitchen leadership and food safety. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning and team mentorship, leading to significant cost savings and positive health inspection results. Skilled in fostering a collaborative environment, enhancing team performance and guest satisfaction.
Bringing positive, upbeat attitude and passion for culinary excellence, with deep knowledge of food preparation and kitchen management combined with advanced skills in recipe creation and plating. Adept at maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and efficiency, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional dining experiences. Committed to delivering innovative dishes and enhancing guest satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Nook Restaurant
02.2020 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Cook
Yaletown Brewing Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Sushi Den
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
LCC Collage
Vancouver, BC11-2022
Basic Training Diploma - Business Management
Arbutus Collage
473 W Hastings St 08-2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen organization
- Safe food handling
- Ordering and requisitions
Languages
English
Professional Working
Indonesian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Canadian Food Safe - Level 1
Timeline
Sous Chef
Nook Restaurant
02.2020 - Current
Cook
Yaletown Brewing Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cook
Sushi Den
11.2018 - 01.2020
Canadian Food Safe - Level 1
Diploma - Hospitality Management
LCC Collage
Basic Training Diploma - Business Management
Arbutus Collage
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