VISHNU SOBHAKUMAR
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Passionate culinary specialist with strong customer service skills and a solid foundation in diverse cooking techniques. Committed to enhancing guest experiences through quality food preparation and effective kitchen management. Capable professional years of experience as Culinary Specialist offering dining hall management and food service expertise. Talented in preparing and serving meals to meet budget restrictions and short deadlines. Gifted at planning and ordering stock for balanced and nutritious menus.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Red Lobster
Winnipeg, Manitoba
07.2025 - Current
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Conducted inventory of food items and supplies in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Performed quality control checks on all cooked foods before serving them to customers.
Culinary Specialist
Resto de gare
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared diverse culinary dishes following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and service flow.
- Managed food inventory, performing regular checks to maintain freshness and quality.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Front of House Employee
Gladys caribbean kitchen
Winnipeg, Manitoba
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers warmly and ensured a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservations and organized seating efficiently during busy hours.
- Assisted in menu knowledge and offered recommendations to guests.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, including tables and utensils.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York04-2023
Skills
- food safety compliance
- food preparation
- kitchen operations
- customer service
- team collaboration
- employee training
- effective communication
- time management
- menu knowledge
- Managing dining facilities
- Kitchen organization
- multicultural cuisine
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Special diets
- Allergen awareness
- Guest interaction
- Serving food
Affiliations
Travel and exploring new cultures of the country( visited different cities within the country including Toronto, Montreal, Thunderbay and Newfoundland learning and meeting new people and enjoying the cuisines of different cities is something I value in my life the most.)
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Red Lobster
07.2025 - Current
Culinary Specialist
Resto de gare
11.2023 - 11.2024
Front of House Employee
Gladys caribbean kitchen
05.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology