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Vijay Kumar

Dieppe,NB

Summary

Well- rounded chef offering over 2 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner costumer praise. Well- versed in creating and learning new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

East Izakaya
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Well trained to handle the whole grill station which also includes soups, saladas and Raman and whole deep fryer station seamlessly.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory management techniques.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Following the prep list created by chefs to plan duties and
    labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can
    be organized and easily accessible.

Chef

Burrito Boyz
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Chef

The Everest Grill
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • My Duties included making special spice blends and curry
    bases.
  • Handling the tandoor and salad station.
  • Prepared dishes according to the set menus.
  • Followed the proper food safety standards and performed
    proper cost control.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

Education

Business

Niagara College
Welland

Food Handler Course

Foodsafetytraining.ca

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Effective Communications
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • New Hire Training

Timeline

Chef

East Izakaya
03.2023 - 04.2024

Chef

Burrito Boyz
05.2022 - 02.2023

Chef

The Everest Grill
08.2021 - 03.2022

Business

Niagara College

Food Handler Course

Foodsafetytraining.ca
Vijay Kumar