Vivekanand Mohabeer
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven cook with extensive experience at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, excelling in high-volume banquet cooking and food preparation. Proven ability to maintain impeccable kitchen organization and hygiene while demonstrating strong teamwork and leadership skills. Adept in various cooking techniques, ensuring timely service and exceptional guest satisfaction. Great plating skill and have some knowledge about fine-dining and be creative.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to streamline cooking processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with the banquet team to ensure timely delivery of meals, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for large-scale events, ensuring timely service and quality standards.
Prep Cook (School Practicum)
Fairmont YVR Hotel
Vancouver, BC
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared ingredients by cleaning, chopping, and measuring for meal preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure consistent food quality and safety.
- Assisted chefs in executing menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to adhere to health regulations.
Cook (Retail Shop)
Family Business
Mauritius Island
04.2013 - 12.2020
- Prepare and Cook fast food on the spot
- Manage the food stall operation
- Maintain cooking area clean and neat
- Manage customer relationship
- Inventory control and order supplies as and when needed
Kitchen Helper
Snack Jim Yan
Mauritius Island
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted chefs with various cooking tasks, contributing to the creation of diverse and delicious menu items for satisfied patrons.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver07-2022
ITA Level 1 And 2 For Cook
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver03-2022
Basic Cookery And Pastry Course
Pavaday Cooking School
Mauritius Island11-2020
Comptia A+ Certificate of Attendance
Information Technology Course (Harel Mallac Group0
Mauritius Island07-2013
Electrical, Electronics And Communications
Institute of Training And Development (MITD)
Mauritius01-2012
Secondary School
London College
Mauritius Island11-2011
Primary School
Hurry Parsad Ramnarain Govt. School
Mauritius Island12-2003
Skills
- Food preparation and knife skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Cooking techniques
- Food plating and presentation
- Frying, Grilling and Baking
- Time Management and Problem-solving
- High volume Banquet cooking and Plating
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Advance Computer skill
- Quick learning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
10.2022 - Current
Prep Cook (School Practicum)
Fairmont YVR Hotel
07.2022 - 07.2022
Kitchen Helper
Snack Jim Yan
12.2016 - 12.2018
Cook (Retail Shop)
Family Business
04.2013 - 12.2020
Culinary Arts Diploma
Vancouver Community College
ITA Level 1 And 2 For Cook
Vancouver Community College
Basic Cookery And Pastry Course
Pavaday Cooking School
Comptia A+ Certificate of Attendance
Information Technology Course (Harel Mallac Group0
Electrical, Electronics And Communications
Institute of Training And Development (MITD)
Secondary School
London College
Primary School
Hurry Parsad Ramnarain Govt. School