JITHIN BIJI KAYYALACKAKOM
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Spicy Affairs Indian Cuisine
Bowmanville, Ontario
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Line Cook
Spicy Affairs Indian Cuisine
Oshawa, ON
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Education
Business Marketing -
Durham College
Oshawa, ONHigh School Diploma -
St. Michael's Higher Secondary School
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Food presentation
- Frying
- Customer Service
- Fine Dining
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- Grilling
- Food handling
Certification
Food Handler Certification - Food Safety Training.Ca
Timeline
Cook
Spicy Affairs Indian Cuisine
03.2022 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Spicy Affairs Indian Cuisine
07.2021 - 02.2022
Business Marketing -
Durham College
High School Diploma -
St. Michael's Higher Secondary School