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
St. Catharines, ON
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
Niagara Falls, ON
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
Brantford, ON
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
WellandFood 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