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Education
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TONISH PATEL

REGINA,SK

Summary

Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well in high-pressure settings. Main objective is to Gain an extensive knowledge in the culinary arts in all aspects. Looking for a new challenging role in culinary management to further my career. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with multi cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Browns Crafthouse
02.2024 - Current
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Head Chef

Browns Social House
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Personal chef
  • Responsible for breakfast, lunch, snack/ hors d'oeuvres, and three course dinner for eight to twelve guests daily.
  • Maintaining provisions to ensure crew and guests have enough supplies for long voyages at sea.
  • Regularly interacting with guests on board to obtain feedback on product quality.
  • Accurately and efficiently preparing healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
  • Most of all making sure the crew and guests on board are happy, happy, happy!!

Executive Sous Chef

Aspen Link
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Developing menus, pricing and daily specials,
  • Assisting in the basic preparation of food
  • Maintaining smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Assisting with Inventory and food orders.
  • Special event catering and wine dinners.

Head Chef

Moxie's Grill & Bar
05.2014 - 04.2021
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Professional Cook Training

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
04.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Honours in Hospitality Management

Sardar Patel University
India
03.2013

Skills

    Qualified and confident cook with years of experience in the kitchen and also in the service industry Team player, fast learner and always eager to learn more

  • Highly dependable
  • Great knife handling
  • Food pairing
  • Plate presentation
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Proper Food Handling
  • Special Events
  • Special Diets
  • Resource Management
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Process Improvement
  • Labor Costs
  • Food Quality Monitoring
  • Communications Strategies

Volunteer Work

Regina Cricket Association - Director

Regina Royals Cricket Club - President

Reference

Available upon Request

Timeline

Head Chef

Browns Crafthouse
02.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Browns Social House
12.2021 - 02.2024

Executive Sous Chef

Aspen Link
05.2021 - 12.2021

Head Chef

Moxie's Grill & Bar
05.2014 - 04.2021

Post-Degree Certificate - Professional Cook Training

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Honours in Hospitality Management

Sardar Patel University

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